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Chef

OSCA 321131·ANZSCO 351311

Employed

81,500

Part-time share

43.8%

Female share

27.4%

Median age

35 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

Chef is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.

Courses linked to this job include Certificate IV in Asian Cookery and Certificate IV in Kitchen Management.

Jobs, part-time share, age, and pay appear on this page only when Jobs and Skills Australia or the ABS has published them for Chef. A blank is a missing figure, not a pay of zero. The courses below are linked to this job. Open one to compare the fee, study mode, length, campus, and how to get in.

There is no single national fee or length for training that leads to Chef. Each provider sets its own price, study mode, and entry rules. Those rules can include past study, an English level, work experience, or an interview. Check the AQF level, and whether you study in Australia or online, before you enquire.

About this career

Plans and organises the preparation and cooking of food in a dining or catering establishment.

What they typically do

  • Assists in the planning of menus and determining food quantities and costs
  • Prepares and cooks food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience
  • Monitors food quality and presentation
  • Manages and trains Cooks and Kitchenhands in food preparation, cooking techniques and food safety
  • Orders and maintains inventory of food and kitchen supplies, ensuring it meets daily production needs
  • Collaborates with management to develop new dishes and improve existing recipes
  • Coordinates with front-of-house staff to ensure efficient food service
  • Ensures compliance with health and safety regulations in the kitchen

Where they work

Accommodation and Food Services

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Chef.