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Chefs

ANZSCO 3513

Employed

133,400

Part-time share

22%

Female share

30%

Median weekly earnings

$1,423

Median age

34 yrs

Employment outlook

Growing

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

About this career

Chefs plan and organise the preparation and cooking of food in dining and catering establishments.

What they typically do

  • Planning menus, estimating food and labour costs, and ordering food supplies
  • Monitoring quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation
  • Discussing food preparation issues with managers, dietitians and kitchen and waiting staff
  • Demonstrating techniques and advising on cooking procedures
  • Preparing and cooking food
  • Explaining and enforcing hygiene regulations
  • May select and train staff
  • May freeze and preserve foods

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
30.1%
VIC
27.1%
QLD
20.9%
WA
11.3%
SA
5.4%
TAS
2.1%
ACT
1.8%
NT
1.5%

Qualification pathways

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