Chefs for hire in Mackay, Queensland
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candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
- Food Safety
- 8%
- Time Management
- 6%
- Cooking
- 5%
Education level
- Vocational or technical training
- 46%
- Bachelor's degree
- 32%
- High school diploma or GED
- 14%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 40%
- 1-2 years
- 30%
- Less than a year
- 10%
Current company
Ibis Hotel
KFC
ISS Facility Services
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 60%
- Less than a year
- 40%
Browse Indeed's database of 97 profiles for Chefs in Mackay, Queensland
Last updated: 24 Oct 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Mackay, Queensland: $81,061 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $66,643 – $98,598 yearly
*Indeed data (AU)
Sous Chef
Mackay, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceFood Handling CertificateSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsSolution DevelopmentSchedule ManagementCustomer ServiceChef
Mackay, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Culinary ArtsAdvanced DiplomaCertificate IVAdvanced Diploma of Hospitality Management (SIT60322)DiplomaHospitality ManagementSkills
Culinary ExperienceRestaurant IndustryRestaurant ExperienceFood SafetyCookingKitchen Experiencecustomer service
Bucasia, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
HospitalitySkills
Vital SignsFood Service ExperienceFood PreparationCustomer ServiceCashieringCommunication SkillsChef
Mackay, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Certificate III in BusinessCulinary ArtsCertificate IIFood Handling CertificateBusinessCertificate III+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsKitchen ExperienceGroup WorkKitchen HygieneCleaningFood SafetyHead Chef
Mackay, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Food Handling CertificateSkills
LeadershipStaff TrainingTraining & DevelopmentFood SafetyCookingChef Full-time
Mackay, Queensland
Skills
Kitchen ExperienceThai CuisineOccupational Safety Regulation ComplianceFood SafetyIngredient PreparationFood Portioning
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What's the average time to fill a chef role?
The average time to fill a chef role is 92 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, Culinary Arts and Driver Licence.
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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