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Chef | Outback Spirit Tours

Journey Beyond

Posted 06/24

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Darwin City NT 0800, Australia

Be part of sharing special places and shaping lasting memories with Australia’s leading experiential tourism business.About UsOutback Spirit offers a ...

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DOLPHIN CATERING SERVICE PTY LTD

Posted 06/24

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Winnellie NT 0820, Australia

DOLPHIN CATERING SERVICE PTY LTD trading as Aussie Snacks (ABN 31 655 545 967) located at 2/63 Winnellie Road, Winnellie, NT 0820 is looking for a ful...

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Discovery Workstay

Posted 06/24

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Darwin City NT 0800, Australia

About UsG’day Group comprises leading Australian tourism brands in Discovery Parks, Resorts and the loyalty program G'day Rewards. Employing more than...

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Heartbreak Hotel

Posted 05/24

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Borroloola NT 0854, Australia

We are looking for a reliable and experienced chef/cook to join our existing team at Heartbreak Hotel NT. As chef you would have creative freedom...

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Chef – The PumpHouse

FRESHWATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT

Posted 05/24

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Kununurra WA 6743, Australia

Constructed in 1961 with the inception of the Kununurra township, The PumpHouse Kununurra was once an integral part of the Ord River Irrigation Scheme...

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The average pay for an Chefs/Cooks in Australia is $59,801 per year.
Salaries vary from a low of $40K up to $90K per year. The average number of Chefs/Cooks roles advertised per month is 368 in Australia between June 2023 and May 2024.

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Chefs/Cooks Salaries

How much do Chefs/Cooks earn in Australia? The average salary of Chefs/Cooks is $59,801 in Australia

$59,801 /yr

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Average	$59,801
Range	$60K - $70K

Last updated May 31 2024

The average pay range for Chefs/Cooks is between $60K and $70K. Salaries vary from a low of $40K up to $90K per year. The average number of Chefs/Cooks roles advertised per month is 368 in Australia between June 2023 and May 2024.

What are the most common skills required to be a Chefs/Cooks? The most common skills required for a Chefs/Cooks are:

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These skills are most commonly found in Chefs/Cooks job advertisements and position descriptions.

Last updated October 31 2020

Which recruitment agencies have the largest number of Chefs/Cooks roles in Australia?

See which recruitment agencies advertise the most Chefs/Cooks roles. See what salaries they paid for Chefs/Cooks in Australia. See how they compare to the average Chefs/Cooks salary of $60,734.

Jora Local Melbourne (39%), Sydney (31%), Brisbane (10%), Perth (6%) +11 others	121,684 $34K-$48K (($19,471))	$34K-$48K (($19,471))
Compass Group Brisbane (32%), Perth (26%), Sydney (12%), Adelaide (8%) +8 others	4,281 $54K-$71K ($2,189)	$54K-$71K ($2,189)
Jora Local Melbourne (1439%), Sydney (1122%), Brisbane (384%), Perth (223%) +11 others	3,309 $38K-$48K (($16,979))	$38K-$48K (($16,979))
Opal HealthCare Sydney (41%), Brisbane (30%), Newcastle (21%), Gold Coast (13%) +5 others	2,326 $38K-$56K (($13,528))	$38K-$56K (($13,528))
Sidekicker Perth (38%), Brisbane (27%), Sydney (20%), Melbourne (15%)	2,011 $61K-$79K ($9,577)	$61K-$79K ($9,577)
Cater Care Sydney (33%), Brisbane (24%), Melbourne (22%), Perth (13%) +4 others	1,621 $50K-$65K (($2,556))	$50K-$65K (($2,556))
Blue Care Brisbane (89%), Gold Coast (10%), Townsville (1%), Adelaide (0%)	1,556 $42K-$56K (($11,500))	$42K-$56K (($11,500))
HTN Sydney (63%), Newcastle (37%), Wollongong (2%)	613 $33K-$49K (($19,098))	$33K-$49K (($19,098))
Crown Sydney Sydney (100%)	585 $67K-$82K ($13,841)	$67K-$82K ($13,841)
Merivale Sydney (160%)	576 $56K-$80K ($7,532)	$56K-$80K ($7,532)

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How many years does it take to become a Lead Cook?

Most candidates undertake an average of 11 years Hospitality & Tourism prior to being appointed as a Lead Cook.

Average Hospitality & Tourism required to become a Lead Cook

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Most candidates have on average 0 years working experience prior to becoming a Lead Cook.

Average Hospitality & Tourism required to become a Lead Cook

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Where are Chefs/Cooks in Australia sourced from?

Chefs/Cooks are sourced from
these companies

	KFC
	McDonald's
	Mcdonalds
	Hungry Jacks
	Blue Care
	The Coffee Club
	ALH Group
	Estia Health
	Sodexo
	Sutherland Shire Council
	Guzman y Gomez
	Bupa
	MERCURE HOTEL
	Nandos
	Red Rooster
	Pinnacle
	Peter Rowland Catering
	Recruitment Select
	Sofitel
	SPOTLESS
	Royal Hotel
	Schnitz
	ANZ Stadium
	Crown Melbourne
	Crust Gourmet Pizza Bar

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Chefs/Cooks are sourced in Australia are most likely to be sourced from these schools

	TAFE
	William Angliss Institute
	Holmes Institute
	Griffith University
	Victoria University
	Deakin University
	Swinburne University of Technology
	Monash University
	Australian Catholic University
	RMIT University
	La Trobe University
	University of Newcastle
	University of Wollongong
	Chisholm Institute
	Southern Cross University
	Macquarie University
	Charles Darwin University
	Charles Sturt University
	Federation University Australia
	Murdoch University
	Queensland University of Technology
	TAFE NSW Higher Education
	University of Melbourne
	University of Tasmania
	Holmesglen Institute