Chefs for hire in Townsville, Queensland

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    236

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills7%
    Food Preparation7%
    Leadership7%
  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training44%
    Bachelor's degree39%
    High school diploma or GED11%
  • Years of experience

    3-5 years50%
    1-2 years20%
    6-10 years20%
  • Current company

    Shorehouse
    The Ville Resort
    Wara Sushi
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year33%
    1-2 years33%
    2-5 years33%

Browse Indeed's database of 236 profiles for Chefs in Townsville, Queensland

Last updated: 9 Oct 2026

Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Townsville, Queensland: $81,398 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $68,497 – $96,728 yearly

*Indeed data (AU)

  • CHEF

    Aitkenvale, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety Supervisors CertificateFirst Aid CertificationCPR CertificationRSA

    Skills

    Time ManagementCookingFood PreparationMenu PlanningHazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)Food Safety
  • Sous Chef/Chef

    Townsville City, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Kitchen ManagementCertificate IVLeadershipMenu PlanningBudgetingSupervising Experience

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCustomer ServiceFood PreparationDrivingCommunication SkillsLeadership
  • Head Chef

    New Townsville City, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Certificate IVCertificate IIIDiplomaHospitality Management

    Skills

    CookingCulinary ExperienceFood PreparationKitchen ManagementFood SafetyKitchen Experience
  • Sous Chef

    Railway Estate, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    ForkliftFood Safety Supervisors CertificateFood Handling CertificateFood SafetyForklift Licence

    Skills

    Supervising ExperienceNutritionBulk CookingCookingManagementLeadership
  • Commis Chef

    Townsville City, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Kitchen ManagementCertificate IV

    Skills

    Menu PlanningFood PreparationKitchen ManagementFood SafetyInventory ControlEnglish
  • Chef/Cook

    Aitkenvale, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver LicenceFood Handling CertificateRSAEnglish

    Skills

    CookingKitchen ExperienceFood PreparationCleaningServingFood Service Experience

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What's the average time to fill a chef role?

The average time to fill a chef role is 108 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: communication skills, food preparation and leadership.

What licenses or certifications are common for chefs?

Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: RSA, Certificate IV and Kitchen Management.

What are some job titles related to chefs?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: demi chef and commis 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 Townsville, Queensland, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a chef?

Most chefs have 3 years of professional experience.

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