Chefs for hire in Cairns, Queensland
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Most popular skills
Leadership8%Food Safety7%Cooking6%Education level
Vocational or technical training74%High school diploma or GED18%Bachelor's degree9%Years of experience
Less than a year16%1-2 years16%3-5 years30%Current company
Pullman Cairns InternationalAltitude/ Shangri-la, SydneyAMO House cateringTime at current job
Less than a year29%1-2 years18%2-5 years24%
Browse Indeed's database of 496 profiles for Chefs in Cairns, Queensland
Last updated: 9 Sept 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Cairns, Queensland: $79,030 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $66,436 – $94,012 yearly
*Indeed data (AU)
Chef de partie
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceHospitalityRSADiplomaRestaurant ExperienceFood Preparation+1 moreSkills
KoreanEnglishCulinary ExperienceKnife SkillsInventory ControlCommunication SkillsCommis Chef
Manoora, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Kitchen ManagementCulinary ArtsCertificate IVFirst Aid CertificationCertificate IIICPR Certification+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsChef
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Certificate IVCulinary ArtsCertificate IIISkills
Culinary ExperienceKitchen ExperiencePOSCookingRestaurant ExperienceLeadershipS K I L L S Chef
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Inventory ControlCookingFood Handling CertificateSkills
ManagementFood PreparationFood SafetyTime ManagementGrill Chef
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
日本語英語Skills
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Powerpointキッチン経験調理包丁SOUS CHEF
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceItalianSkills
Food SafetyInventory ControlManagementLeadershipItalianEnglish
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What's the average time to fill a chef role?
The average time to fill a chef role is 117 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: leadership, food safety and cooking.
What licenses or certifications are common for a chef?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: First Aid Certification, Certificate III and Certificate IV.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: executive chef / kitchen supervisor, commis chef and head chef chef de partie.
What level of education is common for a chef?
Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a chef in Cairns, Queensland, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 4 years of professional experience.
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