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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 June 07 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 385 in Australia between June 2023 and June 2024.
What are the most common skills required to be a Head Cook? The most common skills required for a Head Cook are:
Cooking R Cook Ordering Restaurant Management Food Safety Head Cook Italian Kitchen Crew Kitchen Staff Meat Bookings First
See all 13 skills

These skills are most commonly found in Head Cook job advertisements and position descriptions.

Last updated May 31 2024
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 $60,871.
Jora Local
Melbourne (39%), Sydney (31%), Brisbane (10%), Perth (6%) +11 others
121,684

$34K-$48K

(($19,608))

$34K-$48K
(($19,608))
Compass Group
Brisbane (32%), Perth (26%), Sydney (12%), Adelaide (8%) +8 others
4,281

$54K-$71K

($2,052)

$54K-$71K
($2,052)
Jora Local
Melbourne (1439%), Sydney (1122%), Brisbane (384%), Perth (223%) +11 others
3,309

$38K-$48K

(($17,116))

$38K-$48K
(($17,116))
Opal HealthCare
Sydney (41%), Brisbane (30%), Newcastle (21%), Gold Coast (13%) +5 others
2,326

$38K-$56K

(($13,665))

$38K-$56K
(($13,665))
Sidekicker
Perth (38%), Brisbane (27%), Sydney (20%), Melbourne (15%)
2,011

$61K-$79K

($9,440)

$61K-$79K
($9,440)
Last Updated April 29 2022
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How many years does it take to become a Head Cook?
Most candidates undertake an average of 5 years Hospitality & Tourism prior to being appointed as a Head Cook.
Average Hospitality & Tourism required to become a Head Cook
Last updated June 08 2024
Most candidates have on average 5 years working experience prior to becoming a Head Cook.
Average Hospitality & Tourism required to become a Head Cook
Last updated June 08 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 June 08 2024