Chefs for hire in Cairns, Queensland
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Most popular skills
Food Safety9%Cooking7%Kitchen Experience5%Education level
Vocational or technical training54%High school diploma or GED26%Bachelor's degree14%Years of experience
Less than a year12%1-2 years16%3-5 years39%Current company
AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE FORCE (ADF)AVCBridgewater InnTime at current job
Less than a year33%1-2 years20%2-5 years47%
Browse Indeed's database of 509 profiles for Chefs in Cairns, Queensland
Last updated: 5 Aug 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Cairns, Queensland: $78,687 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $67,139 – $92,221 yearly
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Chef
Bentley Park, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardAdobe PhotoshopDriver LicenceCertificate IVFirst Aid CertificationWork Safely at HeightsSkills
Computer SkillsKitchen ExperienceCookingFood Service ExperienceFood SafetyRestaurant ExperienceChef de partie
Cairns North, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Kitchen ManagementCulinary ArtsCertificate IVFood Handling CertificateRSAManagementSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementFood SafetyGuest ServicesRestaurant ExperienceCHEF PAPERCRANE
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Bachelor's DegreeCulinary ArtsBusinessCertificate IIIHospitality ManagementSkills
Time ManagementCook
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety Supervisors CertificateDriver LicenceFood Handling CertificateRSASkills
CookingFood PreparationFood SafetyRestaurant ExperienceKitchen ExperienceMeat CuttingCommis Chef
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Kitchen ManagementFood Handling CertificateRSASkills
Kitchen ExperienceCookingFood HandlingFood SafetyFood PreparationRestaurant ExperienceCommis Pastry Chef
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceFood Handling CertificateRSASkills
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What's the average time to fill a chef role?
The average time to fill a chef role is 111 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 kitchen experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for a chef?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: RSA, Food Handling Certificate and Driver Licence.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: commis chef, commis chef (full-time) and commis 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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