Kitchen Assistants for hire in Cairns, Queensland
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Most popular skills
Customer Service9%Time Management8%Food Preparation8%Education level
Vocational or technical training47%Bachelor's degree38%High school diploma or GED9%Years of experience
3-5 years40%1-2 years30%Less than a year20%Current company
Kentucky Fried Chicken
Bolton Clarke
Time at current job
Less than a year75%2-5 years25%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,115 profiles for Kitchen Assistants in Cairns, Queensland
Last updated: 23 Oct 2026
Kitchen Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Cairns, Queensland: $85,473 yearly
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Assistant Chef
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Food Handling CertificateRSASkills
Time ManagementCustomer ServiceEnglishCleaningFood PreparationSpanishKitchen Crew
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
RCGRSAResponsible Service of Gambling (RSG) – QueenslandSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceFood PreparationKitchen Hand / Cook
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationWork Safely at HeightsFrenchConfined Space EntryForklift LicenceSkills
HousekeepingCleaningCustomer ServiceFood PreparationKitchen HygieneStock OrderingKitchen Hand/Cook
Parramatta Park, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceRSASkills
Barista ExperienceCustomer ServiceCash HandlingCashieringFood PreparationMaintenanceKitchen Hand - Dishwasher
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceCustomer ServiceGeneral Construction Induction Card (White Card)RSATime ManagementSkills
Time ManagementRSACustomer ServiceDriver LicenceClient ServicesGeneral Construction Induction Card (White Card)Kitchen Hand
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Dofoodsafely CertificateDofoodsafely Certificate of CompletionRSADofoodsafely Certificate of CompletionSkills
Kitchen ExperienceFood PreparationDishwashingCleaningDishwasherFood Safety
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What's the average time to fill a kitchen assistant role?
The average time to fill a kitchen assistant role is 33 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do kitchen assistants tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a kitchen assistant include: customer service, time management and food preparation.
What licenses or certifications are common for kitchen assistants?
Common licenses or certifications for kitchen assistants include: RSA, White Card and General Construction Induction Card (White Card).
What are some job titles related to kitchen assistants?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to kitchen assistants include: kitchen hand, assistant chef and kitchen crew.
What level of education is common for a kitchen assistant?
Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a kitchen assistant in Cairns, Queensland, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a kitchen assistant?
Most kitchen assistants have 2 years of professional experience.
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