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 CompletionSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementPOSOrder TakingSquare (POS)POS SystemsFood Service Worker
Brisbane, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Certificate IIIRSACertificate III in HospitalityCertificate III in Beauty Services (SHB30121)Hospitality ManagementCertificate ISkills
Customer ServiceGuest ServicesCleaningFood SafetyServingTable ServiceCafé Worker
Brisbane, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Certificate IISkills
Time ManagementCustomer ServiceCash HandlingSchedule ManagementGroup WorkSales SupportDelivery Driver & Food Preparation
Brisbane, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Full Driver LicenceBlue CardNational Police CheckForklift LicenceSkills
Time ManagementFull Driver LicenceVan DriverMulti-Drop DrivingDrivingFood PreparationKitchen / Food Preparation
Fortitude Valley, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
LeadershipCertificate IVDiploma of Hospitality ManagementAdvanced DiplomaCertificate IICertificate IV in Kitchen Management (SIT40521)+3 moreSkills
Meal PreparationFood PreparationKitchen HygieneCleaning Kitchen AreasFood SafetySimple Food Item PreparationFood Production Operator
Eight Mile Plains, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Certificate IVCertificate IV in Kitchen Management (SIT40521)DiplomaHospitality ManagementSkills
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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