Chefs for hire in Cairns, Queensland
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Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 6%
- Cooking
- 6%
- Food Safety
- 6%
Education level
- Vocational or technical training
- 65%
- Bachelor's degree
- 26%
- High school diploma or GED
- 6%
Years of experience
- 3-5 years
- 40%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
- More than 10 years
- 20%
Current company
The Walt Disney Company
MACDONALDS
Compass Group
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 75%
- 2-5 years
- 25%
Browse Indeed's database of 489 profiles for Chefs in Cairns, Queensland
Last updated: 14 Nov 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Cairns, Queensland: $79,509 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $66,655 – $94,841 yearly
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Chef
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Culinary ArtsCertificate IVCertificate IIISkills
Culinary ExperienceKitchen ExperiencePOSPOS SystemsCookingLeadershipCommis 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 PreparationBreakfast Chef
White Rock, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Bachelor's DegreeDriver LicenceCulinary ArtsCertificate IVFood Handling CertificatePrepare and Serve Espresso Coffee (SITHFAB025)+1 moreSkills
Culinary ExperienceRestaurant ManagementPOSPOS SystemsFood SafetyCookingDemi Chef de Partie
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Bachelor's DegreeBachelor's Degree in Hospitality ManagementDriver LicenceFull Driver LicenceHospitality ManagementSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementFood PreparationFood HandlingFood SafetyStaff TrainingSenior Chef de Partie
Edge Hill, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Culinary ArtsCertificate IIICertificate ISkills
LeadershipIndonesianBakingPastry PreparationKnife SkillsStaff SupervisionSous Chef
Parramatta Park, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety Supervisors CertificateDiploma of Hospitality ManagementCertificate IVCertificate IV in Kitchen Management (SIT40521)DiplomaHospitality ManagementSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipSchedule ManagementTask PrioritisationFood Preparation
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What's the average time to fill a chef role?
The average time to fill a chef role is 84 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, cooking and food safety.
What licenses or certifications are common for chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Certificate IV, Food Handling Certificate and Certificate III.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: sous chef, breakfast chef and commis 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 5 years of professional experience.
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