Cooks for hire in Townsville, Queensland
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Most popular skills
- Food Preparation
- 10%
- Cooking
- 8%
- Food Safety
- 7%
Education level
- Bachelor's degree
- 35%
- Vocational or technical training
- 32%
- High school diploma or GED
- 18%
Years of experience
- 3-5 years
- 50%
- More than 10 years
- 40%
- 6-10 years
- 10%
Current company
BP Service Station
- JANURARY
- The Ville Resort
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 50%
- Less than a year
- 33%
- 1-2 years
- 17%
Browse Indeed's database of 943 profiles for Cooks in Townsville, Queensland
Last updated: 4 Nov 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Townsville, Queensland: $73,990 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $63,776 – $85,841 yearly
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*Indeed data (AU)
CHEF
Aitkenvale, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety Supervisors CertificateFirst Aid CertificationCPR CertificationRSASkills
Time ManagementCookingFood PreparationMenu PlanningHazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)Food SafetyChef/Cook
Aitkenvale, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceFood Handling CertificateRSAEnglishSkills
LeadershipCookingKitchen ExperienceMeal PreparationFood PreparationCleaning ExperienceCook/Kitchen Hand
New Townsville City, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardConstruction Induction Card (White Card)RSASkills
Group WorkFood PreparationHousekeepingCleaningPackingPicking & PackingCatering Assistant
New Townsville City, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCPR CertificationNDIS Worker Orientation ModuleSkills
Time ManagementCustomer ServiceProcessing Cash TransactionsPOSPOS SystemsCash HandlingFood and Beverage Attendant
Townsville, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationRCGCPR CertificationRSASkills
Food PreparationCashieringFood HandlingRisk AssessmentsRisk AssessmentRisk ManagementWarehouse Operator
Townsville, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardFull Driver LicenceConstruction Induction Card (White Card)HR LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementMarketingPhoto ManipulationPhoto EditingWarehouse Experience
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What's the average time to fill a cook role?
The average time to fill a cook role is 55 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: food preparation, cooking and food safety.
What licenses or certifications are common for cooks?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: RSA, First Aid Certification and Food Handling Certificate.
What are some job titles related to cooks?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to cooks include: commis chef, catering assistant and owner cook.
What level of education is common for a cook?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a cook in Townsville, Queensland, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a cook?
Most cooks have 9 years of professional experience.
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