- At our renowned Hotel and event space in Adelaide's North Eastern suburbs, we are seeking apassionate Function Chef to join our culinary team. with dedication to delivering high-qualityfood for a variety of events.Key Responsibilities:● Menu execution: Prepare and present dishes according to menu specifications forfunctions and events, ensuring consistent quality and presentation.● Kitchen operations: daily kitchen operations for function areas, includingAt our renowned Hotel and event space in Adelaide's North Eastern suburbs, we are seeking apassionate Function Chef to join our culinary team. with dedication to delivering high-qualityfood for a variety of events.Key Responsibilities:● Menu execution: Prepare and present dishes according to menu specifications forfunctions and events, ensuring consistent quality and presentation.● Kitchen operations: daily kitchen operations for function areas, including
- Make a meaningful difference as a Chef in Aged Care facilities across Sydney. Are you a skilled Chef seeking local shifts in the Sydney area? Randstad is partnering with aged care facilities throughout Sydney, and we're looking for enthusiastic individuals like you to deliver exceptional dining experiences to their residents. Collaborate with dedicated nursing and care teams, bringing warmth and nourishment to the lives of the elderly.What's in it for you?Make a meaningful difference as a Chef in Aged Care facilities across Sydney. Are you a skilled Chef seeking local shifts in the Sydney area? Randstad is partnering with aged care facilities throughout Sydney, and we're looking for enthusiastic individuals like you to deliver exceptional dining experiences to their residents. Collaborate with dedicated nursing and care teams, bringing warmth and nourishment to the lives of the elderly.What's in it for you?
- Salary: $85,000 - $95,000 per annum + 14% superLocation: Galiwinku (Elcho Island-Remote NT)Leave: 7 weeks annual leave + 17.5% loadingAre you a culinary leader looking for a role with real purpose? We are seeking a dedicated Chef Manager to lead a vital social enterprise in a remote community. This is a unique opportunity to improve the health and economic development of local members while managing high-quality hospitality operations.In this role, you wiSalary: $85,000 - $95,000 per annum + 14% superLocation: Galiwinku (Elcho Island-Remote NT)Leave: 7 weeks annual leave + 17.5% loadingAre you a culinary leader looking for a role with real purpose? We are seeking a dedicated Chef Manager to lead a vital social enterprise in a remote community. This is a unique opportunity to improve the health and economic development of local members while managing high-quality hospitality operations.In this role, you wi
- Make a lasting difference and secure outstanding earning potential! Randstad is recruiting experienced Chefs and Cooks for rewarding local Sunshine Coast shifts and travel contract roles across regional Queensland. Why Work with Randstad? Travel Opportunities: Exciting regional contracts, allowing you to explore QLD while earning premium rates.Local Shifts at reputable facilitiesCompensation: Competitive Hourly Rates—be recognised and rewarded for your cuMake a lasting difference and secure outstanding earning potential! Randstad is recruiting experienced Chefs and Cooks for rewarding local Sunshine Coast shifts and travel contract roles across regional Queensland. Why Work with Randstad? Travel Opportunities: Exciting regional contracts, allowing you to explore QLD while earning premium rates.Local Shifts at reputable facilitiesCompensation: Competitive Hourly Rates—be recognised and rewarded for your cu
- On offer is a variety of shifts with attractive pay rates and overtime based on business need.Permanent opportunities may be available if that is your goal. Ideally you will have experience working within the pharmaceutical, food manufacturing or FMCGindustry. Full training will be provided.About the Role / What you needWork autonomously and as a team member to deliver daily production requirements against performance criteria.Set up, changeovers, operatinOn offer is a variety of shifts with attractive pay rates and overtime based on business need.Permanent opportunities may be available if that is your goal. Ideally you will have experience working within the pharmaceutical, food manufacturing or FMCGindustry. Full training will be provided.About the Role / What you needWork autonomously and as a team member to deliver daily production requirements against performance criteria.Set up, changeovers, operatin
- On offer is a variety of shifts with attractive pay rates and overtime based on business need.Permanent opportunities may be available if that is your goal. Ideally you will have experience working within the pharmaceutical, food manufacturing or FMCGindustry. Full training will be provided.About the Role Forklift operationMoving goods around the factoryGeneral warehouse dutiesPallet picking to production lines What you needA current LF forklift licence anOn offer is a variety of shifts with attractive pay rates and overtime based on business need.Permanent opportunities may be available if that is your goal. Ideally you will have experience working within the pharmaceutical, food manufacturing or FMCGindustry. Full training will be provided.About the Role Forklift operationMoving goods around the factoryGeneral warehouse dutiesPallet picking to production lines What you needA current LF forklift licence an
- Passion for food? Passionate to making a difference? Combine your passion for nutrition with the flexibility of casual work. We are looking for energetic Cooks to join our team, providing healthy, delicious meals to children across Footscray and the surrounding suburbs.Why Join Randstad Education?We know life is busy, so we make work easy.Instant Pay: Access your earnings as you earn them—no more waiting for payday.Total Flexibility: Manage your entire scPassion for food? Passionate to making a difference? Combine your passion for nutrition with the flexibility of casual work. We are looking for energetic Cooks to join our team, providing healthy, delicious meals to children across Footscray and the surrounding suburbs.Why Join Randstad Education?We know life is busy, so we make work easy.Instant Pay: Access your earnings as you earn them—no more waiting for payday.Total Flexibility: Manage your entire sc
- Do you love cooking and meal preparation? Have you considered using your skills within a childcare environment? We have Cook roles available now across Balmain, Sydney CBD, Sydney's North Shore and more.A huge benefit of working as a cook / chef, within the childcare industry is no weekend work or late night shifts. You will need to be confident working alone and in preparing up to 3 meals per day for a large number of children. In addition to cooking, youDo you love cooking and meal preparation? Have you considered using your skills within a childcare environment? We have Cook roles available now across Balmain, Sydney CBD, Sydney's North Shore and more.A huge benefit of working as a cook / chef, within the childcare industry is no weekend work or late night shifts. You will need to be confident working alone and in preparing up to 3 meals per day for a large number of children. In addition to cooking, you
- Passion for food? Passionate to make a difference? Combine your passion for nutrition with the flexibility of casual work. We are looking for energetic Cooks to join our team, providing healthy, delicious meals to children across Melbourne and the surrounding suburbs.Why Join Randstad Education?We know life is busy, so we make work easy.Instant Pay: Access your earnings as you earn them—no more waiting for payday.Total Flexibility: Manage your entire schedPassion for food? Passionate to make a difference? Combine your passion for nutrition with the flexibility of casual work. We are looking for energetic Cooks to join our team, providing healthy, delicious meals to children across Melbourne and the surrounding suburbs.Why Join Randstad Education?We know life is busy, so we make work easy.Instant Pay: Access your earnings as you earn them—no more waiting for payday.Total Flexibility: Manage your entire sched
- Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children? We are a leading Not-for-Profit Early Childhood organisation committed to providing high-quality care and education. We are currently seeking dedicated educational leaders and early childhood teachers to join our vibrant communities at Bundaberg, Kin Kora, Forbes and Caulfield.At our heart, we are about people. We invest in our staff because we know that happy, supported educators proviAre you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children? We are a leading Not-for-Profit Early Childhood organisation committed to providing high-quality care and education. We are currently seeking dedicated educational leaders and early childhood teachers to join our vibrant communities at Bundaberg, Kin Kora, Forbes and Caulfield.At our heart, we are about people. We invest in our staff because we know that happy, supported educators provi
- Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children? We are a leading Not-for-Profit Early Childhood organisation committed to providing high-quality care and education. We are currently seeking dedicated educational leaders and early childhood teachers to join our vibrant communities at Bundaberg, Kin Kora, Forbes and Caulfield.At our heart, we are about people. We invest in our staff because we know that happy, supported educators proviAre you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children? We are a leading Not-for-Profit Early Childhood organisation committed to providing high-quality care and education. We are currently seeking dedicated educational leaders and early childhood teachers to join our vibrant communities at Bundaberg, Kin Kora, Forbes and Caulfield.At our heart, we are about people. We invest in our staff because we know that happy, supported educators provi
- Casual Aged Care Food Services Assistants (FSA) and Cooks Randstad Aged Care Recruitment Agency is seeking dedicated Food Services Assistants (FSA) and Kitchen Hands to join our team working across Bendigo and surrounding areas to ensure residents receive high-quality, nutritious meals. Why are Food Services Staff making the move to Randstad?Excellent Pay: We value your contribution. We pay 37.09 + penalties + super. Immediate Pay Access: Access 50% of youCasual Aged Care Food Services Assistants (FSA) and Cooks Randstad Aged Care Recruitment Agency is seeking dedicated Food Services Assistants (FSA) and Kitchen Hands to join our team working across Bendigo and surrounding areas to ensure residents receive high-quality, nutritious meals. Why are Food Services Staff making the move to Randstad?Excellent Pay: We value your contribution. We pay 37.09 + penalties + super. Immediate Pay Access: Access 50% of you
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chef jobs overview
On this page, you will find a list of our current chef jobs and an overview of the typical responsibilities and expectations of a chef. You can compare and filter relevant chef positions based on specialism, location and salary to find your ideal job match.
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chef jobs contract types
Chef jobs are available in diverse contract types, including:
- chef jobs - permanent: in a permanent position, you work as a chef for the same hotel or restaurant until retirement or resignation. It is the ideal role if you are looking for a long-term position.
- chef jobs - contract: in a contract position, you work as a chef for a fixed duration. Contract work is a good way to determine if you are the right fit for the role and enjoy working as a chef.
- chef jobs – temporary: in a temporary role, you work as a chef for a short-term period, usually a few months. Temporary positions allow you to improve your cooking skills without a long-term commitment.
If you prefer working in a hybrid work setting, remote chef jobs are also available.
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about chef jobs
As a chef in a hotel, restaurant or corporate setting, you oversee food preparation. Your duties include creating menus for upcoming events, preparing and cooking dishes, and supervising serving and food presentation. You also coordinate work activities, supervise kitchen staff and plan work schedules. Aside from cooking, you perform various administrative duties, such as managing food stock, looking for vendors and setting prices for the dishes.
Would you like to know more about this job? Then check out the chef job profile page.
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how much does a chef make in Australia?
You will find more information on the chef salary on the chef job profile page. You can also find the salary for each specific job shown here if you click on the description.
how to apply for chef jobs
If you are ready to apply for a chef job, take a look at our jobs list, filter to your preference and apply directly. If you require any further assistance applying for a role, feel free to contact your nearest Randstad office and a member of the team will be happy to point you in the right direction.
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how do I apply for a job as a chef?
If you are interested in becoming a chef, a university degree or an apprenticeship is a great place to begin. For information on the qualifications and relevant education needed for the role, see the 'education and qualifications' section of our chef job profile.
While formal education training is not mandatory, it helps you improve your culinary skills and prepares you for senior chef roles. You can pursue a Certificate III in commercial cookery, a Certificate III in bread baking, or a Certificate III in patisserie. These courses are part of an apprenticeship programme, which means you can improve your experience through on-the-job training.
In the chef job overview, you can submit your application using the "Apply now" button. Your details will be filled in automatically as soon as you’re logged in with your Randstad account. Don’t have an account? No problem – just fill in your details manually.
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does randstad have any tips on how to search for chef jobs?
If you can’t find the perfect role for you listed on this page, you’re able to keep up-to-date by using our notification option to alert you when suitable roles become available. Simply enter your details, and as soon as a new chef job is available that meets your criteria, you will be informed instantly.