Food Preparation Workers for hire in Brisbane, Queensland

Find food preparation workers who assist in meal prep, maintain kitchen cleanliness, and ensure proper food safety practices while demonstrating skills in teamwork, organisation, and time management. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Brisbane, Queensland to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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    5,359

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    11%
    Customer Service
    8%
    Time Management
    8%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    39%
    Vocational or technical training
    36%
    Bachelor's degree
    15%
  • Years of experience

    1-2 years
    30%
    6-10 years
    30%
    More than 10 years
    30%
  • Current company

    • McDonald's
    • Hungry Jack's
    • JBS
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    38%
    Less than a year
    25%
    1-2 years
    25%

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Last updated: 13 Nov 2026

Food Preparation Worker: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Brisbane, Queensland: $61,829 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $58,603 – $65,233 yearly
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  • HOSPITALITY WORKER

    Corinda, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Dofoodsafely CertificateDofoodsafely Certificate of CompletionFood Handling CertificateDofoodsafely Certificate of Completion

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementPOSOrder TakingSquare (POS)POS Systems
  • Food Service Worker

    Brisbane, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Certificate IIIRSACertificate III in HospitalityCertificate III in Beauty Services (SHB30121)Hospitality ManagementCertificate I

    Skills

    Customer ServiceGuest ServicesCleaningFood SafetyServingTable Service
  • Café Worker

    Brisbane, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Certificate II

    Skills

    Time ManagementCustomer ServiceCash HandlingSchedule ManagementGroup WorkSales Support
  • Delivery Driver & Food Preparation

    Brisbane, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Full Driver LicenceBlue CardNational Police CheckForklift Licence

    Skills

    Time ManagementFull Driver LicenceVan DriverMulti-Drop DrivingDrivingFood Preparation
  • Kitchen / Food Preparation

    Fortitude Valley, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    LeadershipCertificate IVDiploma of Hospitality ManagementAdvanced DiplomaCertificate IICertificate IV in Kitchen Management (SIT40521)+3 more

    Skills

    Meal PreparationFood PreparationKitchen HygieneCleaning Kitchen AreasFood SafetySimple Food Item Preparation
  • Food Production Operator

    Eight Mile Plains, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Certificate IVCertificate IV in Kitchen Management (SIT40521)DiplomaHospitality Management

    Skills

    Food PreparationCookingKnife SkillsIngredient PreparationMise En PlaceFood Safety

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What's the average time to fill a food preparation worker role?

The average time to fill a food preparation worker role is 7 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do food preparation workers tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a food preparation worker include: communication skills, customer service and time management.

What licenses or certifications are common for food preparation workers?

Common licenses or certifications for food preparation workers include: First Aid Certification, Certificate III and Certificate II.

What are some job titles related to food preparation workers?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to food preparation workers include: food production operator, kitchen / food preparation and food production worker.

What level of education is common for a food preparation worker?

High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a food preparation worker in Brisbane, Queensland, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a food preparation worker?

Most food preparation workers have 9 years of professional experience.

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