- Make a lasting difference and secure outstanding earning potential! Randstad is recruiting experienced Chefs and Cooks for rewarding travel contract roles across regional Queensland. Why Travel with Randstad? Travel Priority: Exciting regional contracts are our focus, allowing you to explore QLD while earning premium rates.Local Brisbane shifts also availableCompensation: Competitive Hourly Rates—be recognized and rewarded for your culinary expertise.WorkMake a lasting difference and secure outstanding earning potential! Randstad is recruiting experienced Chefs and Cooks for rewarding travel contract roles across regional Queensland. Why Travel with Randstad? Travel Priority: Exciting regional contracts are our focus, allowing you to explore QLD while earning premium rates.Local Brisbane shifts also availableCompensation: Competitive Hourly Rates—be recognized and rewarded for your culinary expertise.Work
- 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 lasting difference and secure outstanding earning potential! Randstad is recruiting experienced Chefs and Cooks for rewarding travel contract roles across regional Queensland. Why Travel with Randstad? Travel Priority: Exciting regional contracts are our focus, allowing you to explore QLD while earning premium rates.Local shifts also availableCompensation: Competitive Hourly Rates—be recognized and rewarded for your culinary expertise.Work-Life BalMake a lasting difference and secure outstanding earning potential! Randstad is recruiting experienced Chefs and Cooks for rewarding travel contract roles across regional Queensland. Why Travel with Randstad? Travel Priority: Exciting regional contracts are our focus, allowing you to explore QLD while earning premium rates.Local shifts also availableCompensation: Competitive Hourly Rates—be recognized and rewarded for your culinary expertise.Work-Life Bal
- 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?
- Hospitality Manager | Residential Aged CareLocation: Young, NSW | Monday – Friday (No Weekends!)Are you a Chef or Hospitality Leader ready to swap the grueling split-shifts for a role with purpose and a true work-life balance?Our Client is a for-purpose organization with a legacy spanning over a century. They are known for providing compassionate, high-quality care when it is needed most. They are currently seeking a passionate Hospitality Manager to leadHospitality Manager | Residential Aged CareLocation: Young, NSW | Monday – Friday (No Weekends!)Are you a Chef or Hospitality Leader ready to swap the grueling split-shifts for a role with purpose and a true work-life balance?Our Client is a for-purpose organization with a legacy spanning over a century. They are known for providing compassionate, high-quality care when it is needed most. They are currently seeking a passionate Hospitality Manager to lead
- Do you love cooking and meal preparation? Have you considered using your skills within a childcare environment? We have Cook roles available now across all Sydney suburbs.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, your knowledge may be required in aDo you love cooking and meal preparation? Have you considered using your skills within a childcare environment? We have Cook roles available now across all Sydney suburbs.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, your knowledge may be required in a
- Casual Aged Care Cook | Gold CoastRandstad Health & Aged Care is seeking experienced and passionate Cooks to join our team, supporting residential aged care facilities across the Gold Coast.Why are Cooks making the move to Randstad?We know that a great meal is the highlight of a resident's day. We value your culinary skills and ensure you are rewarded accordingly.Competitive Pay: Highly competitive casual rates starting from $38.43-$41.45 AM rate (dependiCasual Aged Care Cook | Gold CoastRandstad Health & Aged Care is seeking experienced and passionate Cooks to join our team, supporting residential aged care facilities across the Gold Coast.Why are Cooks making the move to Randstad?We know that a great meal is the highlight of a resident's day. We value your culinary skills and ensure you are rewarded accordingly.Competitive Pay: Highly competitive casual rates starting from $38.43-$41.45 AM rate (dependi
- Randstad Health & Aged Care is seeking experienced and passionate Cooks & Chefs to join our team, supporting residential aged care facilities across the Mackay.Why are Cooks making the move to Randstad?We know that a great meal is the highlight of a resident's day. We value your culinary skills and ensure you are rewarded accordingly.Competitive Pay: Highly competitive casual rates starting from $38.43-$55 AM rate (depending on the facility and shift) + pRandstad Health & Aged Care is seeking experienced and passionate Cooks & Chefs to join our team, supporting residential aged care facilities across the Mackay.Why are Cooks making the move to Randstad?We know that a great meal is the highlight of a resident's day. We value your culinary skills and ensure you are rewarded accordingly.Competitive Pay: Highly competitive casual rates starting from $38.43-$55 AM rate (depending on the facility and shift) + p
- Do you love cooking and meal preparation? Have you considered using your skills within a childcare environment? We have Cook roles available now across all areas of Canberra and surrounding suburbs.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, your knoDo you love cooking and meal preparation? Have you considered using your skills within a childcare environment? We have Cook roles available now across all areas of Canberra and surrounding suburbs.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, your kno
- Do you love cooking and meal preparation? Have you considered using your skills within a childcare environment? We have Cook roles available now across Yarraville, Camberwell, Brighton, Preston, Sunshine, Box Hill, Brunswick and surrounding suburbs.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 nDo you love cooking and meal preparation? Have you considered using your skills within a childcare environment? We have Cook roles available now across Yarraville, Camberwell, Brighton, Preston, Sunshine, Box Hill, Brunswick and surrounding suburbs.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 n
- 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 although 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,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 although 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,
- Are you passionate about hospitality and enjoy working in a beautiful outdoor setting? We’re looking for friendly, enthusiastic Food & Beverage Attendants to join our team at our scenic Willunga Golf Course Bistro. The Willunga Golf Course Bistro is a licensed venue open to the public five days a week. Whether you're unwinding with a meal and drink after a round of golf, or simply soaking up the beautiful surroundings over a coffee or light lunch with frieAre you passionate about hospitality and enjoy working in a beautiful outdoor setting? We’re looking for friendly, enthusiastic Food & Beverage Attendants to join our team at our scenic Willunga Golf Course Bistro. The Willunga Golf Course Bistro is a licensed venue open to the public five days a week. Whether you're unwinding with a meal and drink after a round of golf, or simply soaking up the beautiful surroundings over a coffee or light lunch with frie
- Do you love cooking and meal preparation? Have you considered using your skills within a childcare environment? We have Cook roles available now across Golden Grove and surrounding suburbs.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 in working alone and preparing up to 3 meals per day for a large number of children. In addition to cooking, your knowledge maDo you love cooking and meal preparation? Have you considered using your skills within a childcare environment? We have Cook roles available now across Golden Grove and surrounding suburbs.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 in working alone and preparing up to 3 meals per day for a large number of children. In addition to cooking, your knowledge ma
- Location: Remote Community (Galiwinku, NT) Contract: Full-TimeCompetitive salary with ability to salary package with additional benefits and money saving rewards.Randstad has partnered with ALPA (Arnhem Land Progress Aboriginal Corporation), one of Australia’s largest Aboriginal-owned benevolent corporations. We are seeking passionate individuals ready to bring their skills to some of the most beautiful and remote parts of Northern Australia; this isn’t juLocation: Remote Community (Galiwinku, NT) Contract: Full-TimeCompetitive salary with ability to salary package with additional benefits and money saving rewards.Randstad has partnered with ALPA (Arnhem Land Progress Aboriginal Corporation), one of Australia’s largest Aboriginal-owned benevolent corporations. We are seeking passionate individuals ready to bring their skills to some of the most beautiful and remote parts of Northern Australia; this isn’t ju
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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.