Food Preparation Workers for hire in Mackay, 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 Mackay, Queensland to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
- Customer Service
- 10%
- Food Preparation
- 8%
- Communication Skills
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 40%
- Vocational or technical training
- 34%
- Bachelor's degree
- 20%
Years of experience
- 1-2 years
- 30%
- More than 10 years
- 30%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
Current company
Compass Group
Hungry Jacks
Domino's
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 63%
- 2-5 years
- 25%
- 1-2 years
- 13%
Browse Indeed's database of 280 profiles for Food Preparation Workers in Mackay, Queensland
Last updated: 28 Oct 2026
Food Preparation Worker: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Mackay, Queensland: $64,502 yearly
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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 DevelopmentCustomer Service Assistant
Mackay, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardCertificate III in Fitness (SIS30321)Construction Induction Card (White Card)Certificate IIICPR CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsWork Health and Safety MindsetCustomer ServiceSales SupportManual HandlingManual Handling TechniquesWaitress
Mount Pleasant, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Stocking Food SuppliesCertificate IIEducationAccurate Transaction Records ManagementWork Safely at HeightsCustodial Experience+57 moreSkills
Time ManagementEducationCustomer ServiceProcessing Cash TransactionsManual Driver LicenceGroup WorkRoom Attendant (Casual)
Mackay, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
RCGRSASkills
Time ManagementGuest ServicesFood SafetyHousekeepingCleaningHotel Room CleaningService Station Attendant and Café Assistant
Bucasia, Queensland
Skills
Customer ServiceClient ServicesFood HandlingFood PreparationFood SafetyHouse Cleaning Assistance
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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: customer service, food preparation and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for food preparation workers?
Common licenses or certifications for food preparation workers include: First Aid Certification, White Card and Construction Induction Card (White Card).
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 process worker, customer service assistant and sous chef.
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 Mackay, 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 10 years of professional experience.
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