Cooks for hire in Mackay, Queensland
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311
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Customer Service
- 9%
- Communication Skills
- 8%
- Cooking
- 7%
Education level
- Vocational or technical training
- 40%
- High school diploma or GED
- 37%
- Bachelor's degree
- 13%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 40%
- 1-2 years
- 30%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
Current company
CBRE
ISS Facility Services
Australia Post
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 50%
- 2-5 years
- 50%
Browse Indeed's database of 311 profiles for Cooks in Mackay, Queensland
Last updated: 14 Nov 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Mackay, Queensland: $78,488 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $63,678 – $96,744 yearly
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*Indeed data (AU)
Sous Chef
Mackay, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceFood Handling CertificateSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsSolution DevelopmentSchedule ManagementCustomer ServiceVan Driver Parcel Delivery Services
Walkerston, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardFull Driver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationConstruction Induction Card (White Card)CPR CertificationNDIS Worker Orientation ModuleSkills
Time ManagementOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipGroup WorkSolution DevelopmentKitchen & Catering Support (Utility All-Rounder)
Mackay, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceUse Hygienic Practices for Food Safety (SITXFSA005)RSASkills
Time ManagementFood HandlingFood PreparationServingRoom ServiceKitchen ExperienceRetail Assistant, Team Lead, Stand-in Manager
Shoal Point, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Certificate IIFirst Aid CertificationCertificate II in Hospitality (SIT20322)Certificate IIIRSACPR Certification+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipGroup WorkSchedule ManagementPOSPOS SystemsResidential Youth Support Worker
Andergrove, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceSkills
HousekeepingCleaningCustomer ServiceCustomer Service and Takeaway Cook
Bucasia, Queensland
Skills
Customer ServiceInventory ControlInventory ManagementCashieringCash Register OperationsPOS
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What's the average time to fill a cook role?
The average time to fill a cook role is 63 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do cooks tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a cook include: customer service, communication skills and cooking.
What licenses or certifications are common for cooks?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Driver Licence, RSA and Certificate III.
What are some job titles related to cooks?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to cooks include: estimator, sous chef and kitchen & catering support (utility all-rounder).
What level of education is common for a cook?
Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a cook in Mackay, Queensland, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a cook?
Most cooks have 10 years of professional experience.
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