Chefs for hire in Ballarat, Victoria
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153
candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
- Food Safety
- 10%
- Food Preparation
- 8%
- Cooking
- 8%
Education level
- Vocational or technical training
- 57%
- Bachelor's degree
- 25%
- Master's degree
- 8%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 40%
- More than 10 years
- 30%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
Current company
- The Coffee Club
Guzman Y Gomez
Daylesford Hotel
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 33%
- 1-2 years
- 33%
- More than 5 years
- 22%
Browse Indeed's database of 153 profiles for Chefs in Ballarat, Victoria
Last updated: 1 Nov 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Ballarat, Victoria: $78,094 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $65,528 – $93,070 yearly
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*Indeed data (AU)
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Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceWorking with Children CheckSkills
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Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationFood Handling CertificateSkills
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Ballarat, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Culinary ArtsCertificate IVDiploma of Hospitality ManagementCertificate IIIRSADiploma+1 moreSkills
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Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceCulinary ArtsCertificate IVEducationCertificate IIISkills
Knife SkillsFood HandlingFood Handling CertificateCookingFood SafetyFood Service ExperienceChef de Partie
Mount Clear, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Certificate IVDiploma of Hospitality ManagementCertificate IV in Kitchen Management (SIT40521)DiplomaHospitality ManagementSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCookingBulk CookingThaiMenu Planning
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What's the average time to fill a chef role?
The average time to fill a chef role is 88 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do chefs tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a chef include: food safety, food preparation and cooking.
What licenses or certifications are common for chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Certificate III, Working with Children Check and Driver Licence.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: restaurant manager, chef de partie and sous chef.
What level of education is common for a chef?
Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a chef in Ballarat, Victoria, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 8 years of professional experience.
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