Chefs for hire in Cairns, Queensland
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Most popular skills
Leadership6%Cooking6%Food Safety6%Education level
Vocational or technical training68%High school diploma or GED19%Bachelor's degree13%Years of experience
6-10 years40%Less than a year20%More than 10 years20%Current company
Association pour la Réeducation Professionnelle et l'IntégrationAVCBabblers (The Star Brisbane)Time at current job
Less than a year50%2-5 years50%
Browse Indeed's database of 462 profiles for Chefs in Cairns, Queensland
Last updated: 3 Oct 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Cairns, Queensland: $78,849 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $66,173 – $93,954 yearly
*Indeed data (AU)
SOUS CHEF
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceItalianSkills
Food SafetyInventory ControlManagementLeadershipItalianEnglishChef de Partie
Cairns City, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Working with Children CheckSkills
Food SafetyCookingKnife SkillsRestaurant ExperienceFood PreparationKitchen ExperienceChef
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Certificate IVCulinary ArtsCertificate IIISkills
Culinary ExperienceKitchen ExperiencePOSCookingRestaurant ExperienceLeadershipHead Chef & Housekeeping
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationRSALR LicenceSkills
Customer ServiceHospitalityLeadershipFood PreparationFood SafetyInventory ControlCommis Chef
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Food Handling CertificateCertificate IIISkills
Food SafetyKitchen ExperienceRestaurant ExperienceTeam ManagementFood PreparationCookingChef de partie
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceHospitalityRSADiplomaRestaurant ExperienceFood Preparation+1 moreSkills
KoreanEnglishCulinary ExperienceKnife SkillsInventory ControlCommunication Skills
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What's the average time to fill a chef role?
The average time to fill a chef role is 109 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 III, RSA and Certificate IV.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: chef de partie, executive chef / kitchen supervisor 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 6 years of professional experience.
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