Kitchen Assistants for hire in Mackay, Queensland
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398
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Customer Service
- 11%
- Cleaning
- 7%
- Communication Skills
- 7%
Education level
- Vocational or technical training
- 36%
- High school diploma or GED
- 36%
- Bachelor's degree
- 20%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 30%
- Less than a year
- 20%
- 1-2 years
- 20%
Current company
Compass Group
DoorDash
Typo
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 67%
- Less than a year
- 33%
Browse Indeed's database of 398 profiles for Kitchen Assistants in Mackay, Queensland
Last updated: 14 Nov 2026
Kitchen Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Mackay, Queensland: $87,755 yearly
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Waitress
Blacks Beach, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Certificate IIRSASkills
Communication SkillsCustomer ServiceCash HandlingEFTPOS MachineEFTPOS Sales Transaction ProcessingFood PreparationVan 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 DevelopmentWaitress
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 WorkKitchen & Catering Support (Utility All-Rounder)
Mackay, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceUse Hygienic Practices for Food Safety (SITXFSA005)RSASkills
Time ManagementFood HandlingFood PreparationServingRoom ServiceKitchen ExperienceRetail Assistant, Team Lead, Stand-in Manager
Shoal Point, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Certificate IIFirst Aid CertificationCertificate II in Hospitality (SIT20322)Certificate IIIRSACPR Certification+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipGroup WorkSchedule ManagementPOSPOS SystemsTeam Member
North Mackay, Queensland
Skills
Time ManagementKitchen HygieneRetail Sales TransactionsRetail Customer Service ProceduresRecord-KeepingFood Handling
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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, cleaning and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for kitchen assistants?
Common licenses or certifications for kitchen assistants include: First Aid Certification, RSA and Certificate II.
What are some job titles related to kitchen assistants?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to kitchen assistants include: waitress, estimator and kitchen & catering support (utility all-rounder).
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 Mackay, Queensland, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a kitchen assistant?
Most kitchen assistants have 7 years of professional experience.
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