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Most popular skills

Customer Service 6%
Food Preparation 5%
Food Safety 4%

Education level

Vocational or technical training 41%
High school diploma or GED 30%
Bachelor's degree 22%

Years of experience

Less than 1 year 10%
1-2 years 8%
3-5 years 23%

Current company

Compass Group
Allens Freight
Anything enviromental

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 25%
1-2 years 38%
2-5 years 25%

Browse Indeed's database of 40 profiles for Chefs in Mackay, Queensland

Last updated: 8 July 2026

Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Mackay, Queensland: $79,247 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $65,344$96,110 yearly

*Indeed data (AU)

2nd year Apprentice chef to 3rd year Apprentice Chef

Mackay, QLD

Licenses & certifications

First Aid CertificationCertificate IIRCGCertificate IIIRSACertificate I

Skills

Food SafetyFood PreparationCookingKitchen ExperienceCulinary ExperiencePOS

Utility Attendent

Rural View, QLD

Licenses & certifications

First Aid CertificationWorking with Children CheckStandard 11Blue CardManagementManual

Skills

ManagementFirst Aid CertificationWorking with Children CheckBlue CardNDIS Worker Orientation ModuleTraining & Development

FIFO Utility

Mackay, QLD

Licenses & certifications

RCGRSA

Skills

Customer ServiceConstructionServingBarista ExperienceBartendingMusic Production

Kitchen Hand

Mackay, QLD

Licenses & certifications

RCGRSA

Skills

Food PreparationCleaningFood SafetyTime Management

Warehouseman/Forklift Operator

Mackay, QLD

Licenses & certifications

Forklift

Skills

Mechanic ExperienceForkliftAutomotive RepairPallet JackWarehouse ExperienceLoad & Unload

Estimator

Mackay, QLD

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 156 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: customer service, food preparation and food safety.

What licenses or certifications are common for a chef?

Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: RSA, First Aid Certification and Certificate III.

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 warehouseman/forklift operator.

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 7 years of professional experience.

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