Chefs for hire in Cairns, Queensland
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Most popular skills
Food Safety8%Cooking5%Food Preparation5%Education level
Vocational or technical training43%High school diploma or GED31%Bachelor's degree17%Years of experience
Less than 1 year4%1-2 years20%3-5 years28%Current company
36 Tropical DreamBench Company / Maisen Katsu CuisineBrumbys bakerTime at current job
Less than 1 year35%1-2 years15%2-5 years45%
Browse Indeed's database of 223 profiles for Chefs in Cairns, Queensland
Last updated: 15 July 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Cairns, Queensland: $77,643 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $65,303 – $92,314 yearly
*Indeed data (AU)
Chef
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Certificate IVFirst Aid CertificationHospitalityMedication AdministrationCPR CertificationBudgetingSkills
Retail SalesCookingKitchen ManagementRestaurant ManagementCulinary ExperienceFood PreparationCHEF PAPERCRANE
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Bachelor's DegreeCulinary ArtsBusinessCertificate IIIHospitality ManagementSkills
Time ManagementAssistant Pastry Chef
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceWorking with Children CheckRSASkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsDrivingProblem ManagementManagementYouth WorkCommis Chef
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Kitchen ManagementFood Handling CertificateRSASkills
Kitchen ExperienceCookingFood HandlingFood SafetyFood PreparationRestaurant ExperienceHead Chef
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Food Handling CertificateDiplomaHospitality ManagementSkills
Culinary ExperienceTime ManagementKitchen ManagementFood SafetyCookingKitchen ExperienceFront Office & Bell Attendant
Smithfield, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceCulinary ArtsCertificate IIISkills
Customer ServiceFood PreparationCash HandlingCommunication SkillsCashieringFront Desk
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What's the average time to fill a chef role?
The average time to fill a chef role is 163 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: RSA, Driver Licence and Food Handling Certificate.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: head chef, chef de partie and assistant pastry 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 Cairns, Queensland, 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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