Job role
Chef jobs in Australia
Australian kitchens are always looking for reliable chefs, from commis and line cooks through to sous chefs and head chefs. Create one profile on Go To Connexa and apply to open chef roles from venues in your city without filling in the same forms again.
The role
What a chef does
- Prepare and cook menu items to venue standards
- Manage a station and mise en place
- Follow food safety and hygiene requirements
- Manage stock, ordering and waste
- Work with the team through service
Career path
Typical progression runs from commis or cook through demi chef, chef de partie and sous chef to head chef or executive chef.
Requirements
Qualifications and skills
Trade qualification
A Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery is common for chef roles, but not every venue requires one.
Food safety
Food safety training and, for some roles, Food Safety Supervisor certification may be required.
References
Previous kitchen experience and references often matter as much as formal qualifications.
FAQs
Chef job questions
Do I need a trade qualification to apply?
It depends on the venue and role. Each job post lists what the venue is looking for.
Can I apply for chef roles in several cities?
Yes. You can browse and apply to open roles across Australia with a single profile.
How much does the role pay?
Pay depends on the venue, your experience and employment type, and is usually set by the Hospitality Industry (General) Award or an enterprise agreement. Each job post shows the pay the venue has listed, and the Fair Work Ombudsman publishes current award rates.
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