Chef

Chef

Chefs oversee the preparation and cooking of food at restaurants and other places where food is served. They manage menu planning, supplies and kitchen staff.

Also known as

Sous chef, executive chef, commis chef, chef de partie, personal chef

AUT programmes

Work environment

Usually work long hours, including evenings and weekends and may be on call
Usually work in café and restaurant kitchens
May work in hot, smelly and noisy conditions
Need to be organised and work well in a team and under pressure

Typical tasks

Prepare and cook food orders
Plan and create menus
Arrange food on plates
Train kitchen staff
Keep work areas clean
Follow health and safety rules
Order food and equipment
Make sure kitchenware is clean
Decide prices for menu items
Keep records of supplies

Salary information

$50K-$94K

Lower	Most common	Upper
$50K	$52K-$77K	$94K

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