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Breakfast Chef

A Breakfast Chef prepares and cooks breakfast dishes, manages ingredients, plans menus, and ensures efficient kitchen operations, often starting early.

How do I become a breakfast chef

Get qualified to work as a breakfast chef with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.

Common questions

In Australia, a full time Breakfast Chef generally earns $1,250 per week ($65,000 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.

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This industry is likely to experience strong employment growth in coming years. There are currently 114,000 people working in this sector in Australia and many of them specialise as a Breakfast Chef. Breakfast Chefs may find work across all regions of Australia.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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If you’d like to work as a Breakfast Chef, consider enrolling in a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery. This course will give you the skills to prepare and cook a range of contemporary dishes including meat and poultry, seafood, fruit and vegetables, cakes and breads, desserts, soups and sauces.

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Breakfast Chef careers

A Breakfast Chef prepares breakfast service in a restaurant, café, hotel or eatery. You’ll prepare ingredients and cook a range of breakfast dishes. Breakfast Chefs may plan menus, order supplies and ensure kitchen areas are working efficiently. You’ll work as part of a larger team of staff and may liaise with customers and suppliers.

Breakfast Chefs should have strong time management skills and be comfortable working in a busy kitchen environment. You’ll need to be able to communicate clearly with colleagues and manage several tasks at one time. Breakfast Chefs must be able to follow correct procedures and be willing to start work early in this role.