Chefs/Cooks

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Median Average:
$70,000
Chefs/Cooks in Australia median base salary $70,000/yr. Information is based on 2 Chefs/Cooks jobs advertised between April 2023 and April 2024.
How much do Chefs/Cooks earn in Australia? The average salary of Chefs/Cooks is $70,000 in Australia
$70,000 /yr
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Average $70,000
Range $70K - $70K
Last updated April 12 2024
The average pay range for Chefs/Cooks is between $70K and $70K. Salaries vary from a low of $50K up to $90K per year. The average number of Chefs/Cooks roles advertised per month is 5 in Australia between April 2023 and April 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 $68,333.
Jora Local
Melbourne (39%), Sydney (31%), Brisbane (10%), Perth (6%) +11 others
121,684

$34K-$48K

(($27,070))

$34K-$48K
(($27,070))
Compass Group
Brisbane (32%), Perth (26%), Sydney (12%), Adelaide (8%) +8 others
4,281

$54K-$71K

(($5,410))

$54K-$71K
(($5,410))
Jora Local
Melbourne (1439%), Sydney (1122%), Brisbane (384%), Perth (223%) +11 others
3,309

$38K-$48K

(($24,578))

$38K-$48K
(($24,578))
Opal HealthCare
Sydney (41%), Brisbane (30%), Newcastle (21%), Gold Coast (13%) +5 others
2,326

$38K-$56K

(($21,127))

$38K-$56K
(($21,127))
Sidekicker
Perth (38%), Brisbane (27%), Sydney (20%), Melbourne (15%)
2,011

$61K-$79K

($1,978)

$61K-$79K
($1,978)
Last Updated April 29 2022
How many years does it take to become a Line Chef?
Most candidates undertake an average of 6 years Hospitality & Tourism prior to being appointed as a Line Chef.
Average Hospitality & Tourism required to become a Line Chef
Last updated April 17 2024
Most candidates have on average 2 years working experience prior to becoming a Line Chef.
Average Hospitality & Tourism required to become a Line Chef
Last updated April 17 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 April 16 2024