Kitchen Assistants for hire in Cairns, Queensland

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    1,096

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Customer Service
    9%
    Time Management
    8%
    Food Preparation
    8%

  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training
    47%
    Bachelor's degree
    29%
    High school diploma or GED
    18%

  • Years of experience

    1-2 years
    40%
    3-5 years
    30%
    Less than a year
    20%

  • Current company

    • Subway
    • Woolworths Group Limited
    • Kentucky Fried Chicken

  • Time at current job

    Less than a year
    33%
    1-2 years
    33%
    2-5 years
    33%

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Last updated: 29 Oct 2026

Kitchen Assistant: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Cairns, Queensland: $85,494 yearly
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  • Kitchen Hand / Cook

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationWork Safely at HeightsFrenchConfined Space EntryForklift Licence

    Skills

    HousekeepingCleaningCustomer ServiceFood PreparationKitchen HygieneStock Ordering

  • Kitchen Hand - Dishwasher

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardDriver LicenceCustomer ServiceConstruction Induction Card (White Card)RSATime Management

    Skills

    Time ManagementRSACustomer ServiceDriver LicenceClient ServicesConstruction Induction Card (White Card)

  • Kitchen Hand

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Dofoodsafely CertificateDofoodsafely Certificate of CompletionRSADofoodsafely Certificate of Completion

    Skills

    Kitchen ExperienceFood PreparationDishwashingCleaningDishwasherFood Safety

  • Kitchen Hand & Counter Service

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardSenior Secondary Certificate of EducationDriver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationConstruction Induction Card (White Card)RSA

    Skills

    CleaningLaundryLaundry IroningDishwashingMeal Clean-Up and DishwashingDishwasher

  • Commis Chef / Kitchenhand

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Handling CertificateRSAEnglish

    Skills

    Food SafetyHospitalityRSARestaurant Kitchen ExperienceFood Service Closing ProceduresFood Production

  • Retail Assistant (Casual)

    Yorkeys Knob, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Business AdministrationCertificate IICertificate III in Business – AdministrationBusinessCertificate IIIRSA+2 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelWord ProcessingComputer LiteracySpreadsheets

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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 27 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 Driver Licence.

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, retail assistant (casual) and kitchen hand & physical support.

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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