Chefs for hire in Mackay, Queensland
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Most popular skills
Food Safety9%Food Preparation5%Management5%Education level
Vocational or technical training43%Bachelor's degree32%High school diploma or GED21%Years of experience
Less than a year16%1-2 years12%3-5 years18%Current company
Compass Group
Lewis ConstructionsAbtran LtdTime at current job
Less than a year40%1-2 years10%2-5 years10%
Browse Indeed's database of 87 profiles for Chefs in Mackay, Queensland
Last updated: 14 Aug 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Mackay, Queensland: $79,871 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $65,598 – $97,251 yearly
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2nd year Apprentice chef to 3rd year Apprentice Chef
Mackay, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCertificate IIRCGCertificate IIIRSACertificate ISkills
Food SafetyFood PreparationCookingKitchen ExperienceCulinary ExperiencePOSUtility Attendent
Rural View, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationWorking with Children CheckStandard 11Blue CardManagementManualSkills
ManagementFirst Aid CertificationWorking with Children CheckBlue CardNDIS Worker Orientation ModuleTraining & DevelopmentSous Chef
Mackay, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceFood Handling CertificateSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipCustomer ServiceCommunication SkillsCulinary ExperienceCookingMine Site Cleaner
Bucasia, Queensland
Skills
Inventory ControlServingFood HandlingPackagingManagementBartendingVardaan Enterprise Ltd** – Kiwifruit Supervisor – New Zealand
Mackay, Queensland
Skills
ManagementStaff TrainingTraining & DevelopmentFood SafetyHospitalityCash HandlingChef de partie
Mackay, Queensland
Skills
Food PreparationFood SafetyFood Production
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What's the average time to fill a Chef role?
The average time to fill a Chef role is 106 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, food preparation and management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a Chef?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Driver Licence, RSA and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: baker or pastry chef, vardaan enterprise ltd** – kiwifruit supervisor – new zealand and chef full-time.
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 6 years of professional experience.
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