Chefs for hire in Ballarat, Victoria

Find chefs who create delicious, balanced meals while managing kitchen operations and maintaining food safety standards. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Ballarat, Victoria to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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    157

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Food Safety11%
    Cooking8%
    Food Preparation8%
  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training54%
    Bachelor's degree28%
    High school diploma or GED8%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years31%
    3-5 years29%
    6-10 years29%
  • Current company

    Blue Bell hotel
    520 Hotel
    All-rounder (Front of House)
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years55%
    1-2 years23%
    Less than a year13%

Browse Indeed's database of 157 profiles for Chefs in Ballarat, Victoria

Last updated: 11 Sept 2026

Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Ballarat, Victoria: $77,692 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $65,435$92,244 yearly

*Indeed data (AU)

  • Sous Chef

    Ballarat, Victoria

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver LicenceCulinary ArtsCertificate IVEducationCertificate III

    Skills

    Knife SkillsFood HandlingCookingFood SafetyRestaurant ExperienceFood Preparation
  • Fat Chef

    Ballarat, Victoria

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationWorking with Children CheckRSACPR Certification

    Skills

    Customer ServiceCommunication SkillsHospitalityTime Management
  • Chef de Partie

    Ballarat, Victoria

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver LicenceCulinary ArtsWorking with Children CheckCertificate III

    Skills

    Kitchen ExperienceManagementProject ManagementCooking
  • Chef

    Lucas, Victoria

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver LicenceWorking with Children CheckRSA

    Skills

    CookingFood PreparationFood SafetyKitchen ExperienceKitchen ManagementManagement
  • Chef

    Ballarat, Victoria

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver LicenceWorking with Children Check

    Skills

    CleaningCulinary ExperienceKitchen ExperienceCookingKitchen ManagementFood Preparation
  • Chef

    Ballarat, Victoria

    Licenses & certifications

    Culinary ArtsCertificate III

    Skills

    Staff TrainingTraining & DevelopmentInventory ControlFood SafetyHospitality

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What's the average time to fill a chef role?

The average time to fill a chef role is 114 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, cooking and food preparation.

What licenses or certifications are common for a chef?

Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Driver Licence, Culinary Arts and Working with Children Check.

What are some job titles related to chefs?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: chef de partie, sous chef and grill 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 6 years of professional experience.

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