Chefs for hire in Mackay, Queensland
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Most popular skills
Food Safety8%Time Management6%Cooking5%Education level
Vocational or technical training38%Bachelor's degree31%High school diploma or GED22%Years of experience
6-10 years40%Less than a year20%1-2 years20%Current company
Flavours Of VietnamLewis ConstructionsMagpies Sporting Club
Time at current job
Less than a year50%2-5 years50%
Browse Indeed's database of 88 profiles for Chefs in Mackay, Queensland
Last updated: 1 Oct 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Mackay, Queensland: $80,531 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $65,806 – $98,551 yearly
*Indeed data (AU)
Sous Chef
Mackay, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceFood Handling CertificateSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipCustomer ServiceCommunication SkillsCulinary ExperienceCookingcustomer service
Bucasia, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
HospitalitySkills
Vital SignsFood Service ExperienceFood PreparationCustomer ServiceCashieringCommunication SkillsHead Chef
Mackay, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Food Handling CertificateSkills
LeadershipStaff TrainingTraining & DevelopmentFood SafetyCookingChef
Mackay, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Culinary ArtsCertificate IIFood Handling CertificateBusinessCertificate IIICertificate ISkills
Culinary ExperienceCommunication SkillsFood SafetyDock Hand
Bucasia, Queensland
Skills
Customer ServiceTime ManagementComputer SkillsPOSCash HandlingUpsellingEstimator
Mackay, Queensland
Skills
SalesBankingAdobe LightroomMicrosoft AccessAdobe IndesignAdobe Photoshop
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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: food safety, time management and cooking.
What licenses or certifications are common for chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Certificate III, Food Handling Certificate and RSA.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: estimator, chef full-time and customer service.
What level of education is common for a chef?
Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a chef in Mackay, 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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