Chefs for hire in Townsville, Queensland
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills7%Food Preparation7%Leadership7%Education level
Vocational or technical training42%Bachelor's degree35%High school diploma or GED13%Years of experience
3-5 years40%1-2 years20%6-10 years20%Current company
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WoolworthTime at current job
1-2 years56%Less than a year22%2-5 years22%
Browse Indeed's database of 252 profiles for Chefs in Townsville, Queensland
Last updated: 21 Oct 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Townsville, Queensland: $81,320 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $68,917 – $95,955 yearly
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CHEF
Aitkenvale, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety Supervisors CertificateFirst Aid CertificationCPR CertificationRSASkills
Time ManagementCookingFood PreparationMenu PlanningHazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)Food SafetyChef/Cook
Aitkenvale, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceFood Handling CertificateRSAEnglishSkills
LeadershipCookingKitchen ExperienceMeal PreparationFood PreparationCleaning ExperienceHead Chef
New Townsville City, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Certificate IVCertificate IIIDiplomaHospitality ManagementSkills
CookingCulinary ExperienceFood PreparationKitchen ManagementFood SafetyKitchen ExperienceChef
Townsville, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceCertificate IIIHospitality ManagementSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsFood PreparationStockingStock ReplenishmentCHEF
New Townsville City, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Diploma of Hospitality ManagementCertificate IVCertificate IV in Kitchen Management (SIT40521)DiplomaHospitality ManagementSkills
Food ProductionProduction Kitchen ExperienceBulk CookingServingCookingMenu PlanningOutdoor Activity instructor
South Townsville, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardCertificate IVGeneral Construction Induction Card (White Card)Blue CardProject ManagementSkills
LeadershipResource AllocationFacilitationRisk Mitigation PlanningYouth Development Programme ExperienceBehaviour Management
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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: communication skills, food preparation and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Certificate IV, RSA and Certificate III.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: commis chef and chef/cook.
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 6 years of professional experience.
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