Cooks for hire in Mackay, Queensland
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Most popular skills
Cleaning8%Food Preparation6%Customer Service5%Education level
Vocational or technical training44%High school diploma or GED33%Bachelor's degree15%Years of experience
Less than 1 year9%1-2 years21%3-5 years21%Current company
WoolworthsArrivederci PizzeriaAustralian Prawn FarmsTime at current job
Less than 1 year25%1-2 years35%2-5 years25%
Browse Indeed's database of 122 profiles for Cooks in Mackay, Queensland
Last updated: 18 July 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Mackay, Queensland: $76,797 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $62,247 – $94,748 yearly
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2nd year Apprentice chef to 3rd year Apprentice Chef
Mackay, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCertificate IIRCGCertificate IIIRSACertificate ISkills
Food SafetyFood PreparationCookingKitchen ExperienceCulinary ExperiencePOSTeam Member
Mackay, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationHospitalityFood Handling CertificateCertificate IIIConstructionSkills
Food PreparationServingKitchen ExperienceCleaningFood ProductionCookingDelicatessen Team Member
Slade Point, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceCertificate IIBusiness AdministrationRCGBusinessCertificate IIISkills
Food ServiceCleaningCustomer ServicePOSRetail SalesKitchen ExperienceUtility Attendent
Rural View, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationWorking with Children CheckStandard 11Blue CardManagementManualSkills
ManagementFirst Aid CertificationWorking with Children CheckBlue CardNDIS Worker Orientation ModuleTraining & DevelopmentDisability Support Worker
Mackay, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Certificate IVFirst Aid CertificationCPR CertificationSkills
Training & DevelopmentEnglishSwahiliWarehouseman/Forklift Operator
Mackay, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftSkills
Mechanic ExperienceForkliftAutomotive RepairPallet JackWarehouse ExperienceLoad & Unload
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What's the average time to fill a cook role?
The average time to fill a cook role is 89 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: cleaning, food preparation and customer service.
What licenses or certifications are common for a cook?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Driver Licence, RSA and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to cooks?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to cooks include: team member, clinical support and disability support worker.
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 6 years of professional experience.
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