Chefs/Cooks

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Median Average:
$59,801
Chefs/Cooks in Australia median base salary $59,801/yr. Information is based on 454 Chefs/Cooks jobs advertised between May 2023 and May 2024.
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 10 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 167 in Australia between May 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:
Excel Budgets Cleanliness Reporting Ordering Cleanliness Training Restaurant Budgets Hospitality Chef Ning Aura Ovid REST Iron AMPL Kitchen Management Grit Stock Control Hygiene Key Performance Indicators Productivity Customer Experience OH&S EcIA Production Culinary Written Communication Coaching
See all 30 skills

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

Last updated July 20 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 $61,036.
Jora Local
Melbourne (39%), Sydney (31%), Brisbane (10%), Perth (6%) +11 others
121,684

$34K-$48K

(($19,773))

$34K-$48K
(($19,773))
Compass Group
Brisbane (32%), Perth (26%), Sydney (12%), Adelaide (8%) +8 others
4,281

$54K-$71K

($1,887)

$54K-$71K
($1,887)
Jora Local
Melbourne (1439%), Sydney (1122%), Brisbane (384%), Perth (223%) +11 others
3,309

$38K-$48K

(($17,281))

$38K-$48K
(($17,281))
Opal HealthCare
Sydney (41%), Brisbane (30%), Newcastle (21%), Gold Coast (13%) +5 others
2,326

$38K-$56K

(($13,830))

$38K-$56K
(($13,830))
Sidekicker
Perth (38%), Brisbane (27%), Sydney (20%), Melbourne (15%)
2,011

$61K-$79K

($9,275)

$61K-$79K
($9,275)
Last Updated April 29 2022
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
Last updated May 12 2024
Most candidates have on average 0 years working experience prior to becoming a Lead Cook.
Average Hospitality & Tourism required to become a Lead Cook
Last updated May 12 2024
Where are Chefs/Cooks in Australia sourced from?
Chefs/Cooks are sourced from
these companies
KFC
McDonald's
Mcdonalds
Hungry Jacks
Blue Care
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
Last updated May 12 2024