Line Cooks for hire in Cairns, Queensland
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Most popular skills
- Food Safety
- 11%
- Food Preparation
- 8%
- English
- 8%
Education level
- Vocational or technical training
- 53%
- High school diploma or GED
- 21%
- Bachelor's degree
- 21%
Years of experience
- 3-5 years
- 40%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- More than 10 years
- 20%
Current company
In-N-Out Burgers
McDonald's
HammondCare
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 86%
- 2-5 years
- 14%
Browse Indeed's database of 62 profiles for Line Cooks in Cairns, Queensland
Last updated: 25 Oct 2026
Line Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Cairns, Queensland: $78,224 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $70,619 – $86,647 yearly
*Indeed data (AU)
Cook
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety Supervisors CertificateDriver LicenceCulinary ArtsCertificate IVFirst Aid CertificationFood Handling Certificate+6 moreSkills
CookingFood PreparationFood SafetyRestaurant IndustryRestaurant ExperienceKitchen ExperienceCommis Chef
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Certificate IVDiploma of Hospitality ManagementCertificate IV in Kitchen Management (SIT40521)Food Handling CertificateRSADiploma+1 moreSkills
Kitchen ExperienceCookingFood HandlingFood Handling CertificateFood SafetyFood PreparationDEMI CHEF
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceSkills
Food PreparationCookingMenu PlanningRestaurant ExperienceEnglishFrenchHead Chef
Cairns City, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety Supervisors CertificateCulinary ArtsCertificate IIICertificate III in HospitalityHospitality ManagementSkills
Time ManagementMenu PlanningSchedule ManagementKitchen ManagementFood SafetySolution DevelopmentHead Chef
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
AccountingCulinary ArtsDiplomaDiploma of Accounting (FNS50222)Skills
LeadershipMenu PlanningFood SafetyHazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)Inventory ControlOrder PlacementKitchen Hand / Line Cook (Back of House
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
RCGFood Handling CertificateRSASkills
Kitchen HygieneKitchen Health and Safety StandardsFood HandlingCustomer ServiceFood PreparationGroup Work
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What's the average time to fill a line cook role?
The average time to fill a line cook role is 25 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do line cooks tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a line cook include: food safety, food preparation and english.
What licenses or certifications are common for line cooks?
Common licenses or certifications for line cooks include: RSA, Food Handling Certificate and Certificate IV.
What are some job titles related to line cooks?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to line cooks include: head chef, cook / FOH and commis chef.
What level of education is common for a line cook?
Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a line cook in Cairns, Queensland, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a line cook?
Most line cooks have 7 years of professional experience.
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