
Chef/Cook
Industry
Retail trade, accommodation, and food services
What is a Chef/Cook?
Chefs plan and organise the preparation and cooking of food in dining and catering establishments
How much does a Chef/Cook get paid?
Approximately $1,000 per week ($52,000 annually)
What tasks does a Chef/Cook 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 cook food
- Explaining and enforcing hygiene regulations
- May select and train staff
- May freeze and preserve foods
Where can I study to be a Chef/Cook on the Gold Coast?
- Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (TAFE Queensland)
- Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery (TAFE Queensland)
Where could I work on the Gold Coast?
- The Fish House
- Good Mix Superfoods
- Southport Sharks
- Star Entertainment Group
- Mantra Group
- Sheraton Mirage
Job Demand: High
