Food Preparation Workers for hire in Melbourne, Victoria
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 Melbourne, Victoria to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
- Time Management
- 10%
- Food Preparation
- 9%
- Customer Service
- 9%
Education level
- Bachelor's degree
- 32%
- High school diploma or GED
- 29%
- Vocational or technical training
- 26%
Years of experience
- 1-2 years
- 30%
- 3-5 years
- 30%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
Current company
IKEA
McDonald's
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 40%
- 2-5 years
- 40%
- 1-2 years
- 20%
Browse Indeed's database of 8,548 profiles for Food Preparation Workers in Melbourne, Victoria
Last updated: 8 Nov 2026
Food Preparation Worker: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Melbourne, Victoria: $61,739 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $52,880 – $75,630 yearly
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Food Service Assistant
Melbourne, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
NDIS Worker Screening CheckFirst Aid CertificationWorking with Children CheckRSACPR CertificationSkills
Time ManagementCustomer CommunicationCustomer ServiceGroup WorkFood HandlingFood SafetyCAFE WORKER
Glen Huntly, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCertificate IIFood Handling CertificateRSASkills
SanitationCleaningProduct PresentationCustomer ServiceMaintenanceEquipment MaintenanceBakery Production Worker
Oak Park, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceSkills
Time ManagementFood ProductionPackingPackagingManual Handling ProtocolsFood SafetyChef de Partie
Melbourne, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Culinary ArtsFirst Aid CertificationRCGUse Hygienic Practices for Food Safety (SITXFSA005)Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) – VictoriaFood Handling Certificate+2 moreSkills
HospitalityMenu DesignMenu PlanningPlatingCustomer ServiceCulinary ExperienceFryer & Sandwich Preparation
Glenroy, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Certificate IVCertificate IV in Kitchen Management (SIT40521)Skills
FryersFryingOperating Kitchen EquipmentFood PreparationFood Preparation Equipment OperationSimple Food Item PreparationWoodworking Shop Worker
Templestowe, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCPR CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsNail GunsPower DrillsDrillsPower SandersPower Tools
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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: time management, food preparation and customer service.
What licenses or certifications are common for food preparation workers?
Common licenses or certifications for food preparation workers include: First Aid Certification, Food Handling Certificate and Certificate IV.
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 / food preparation worker, bakery production worker and CAFE WORKER.
What level of education is common for a food preparation worker?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a food preparation worker in Melbourne, Victoria, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a food preparation worker?
Most food preparation workers have 6 years of professional experience.
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