ANZSCO 35134.1ModerateRegional Shortage

Chefs

Food Trades Workers · Food Trades Workers

0.0out of 10
Moderate Risk

Median Weekly Pay

$1,330

Full-time workers

Employment

122,200

Total workers

10yr Growth

+15.1%

Projected to 2034

Shortage Status

Regional Shortage

JSA Official AI Exposure

Automation31.0%
Augmentation65.0%

Key Tasks

  • 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

Employment Projections to 2034

Median Age

34

Female Share

26.0%

Part-Time Share

22.0%

Skill Level

2 / 5