Chefs for hire in Aberdeen
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Most popular skills
Cooking10%Kitchen Experience6%Leadership6%Education level
High school diploma or GED48%Vocational or technical training24%Bachelor's degree17%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%6-10 years20%1-2 years10%Current company
The AtriumAberdeen Altens hotelAberdeen Douglas Hotel
Time at current job
Less than a year38%1-2 years25%2-5 years25%
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Last updated: 3 Oct 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Aberdeen: £32,894 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,926 – £41,734 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Event Chef
Aberdeen
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceHACCPFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Organisational SkillsLeadershipCookingProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsSenior Chef de Partie
Aberdeen
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Organisational SkillsLeadershipBakingCookingCulinary ExperienceKnife SkillsBreakfast Chef
Aberdeen
Licenses & certifications
HACCPFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Culinary ExperienceKnife SkillsManagementKitchen ExperienceCookingTraining & DevelopmentChef De Partie
Aberdeen
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneHACCPFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementPhone EtiquetteFood PreparationSous Chef
Aberdeen
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateHACCPFood Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Culinary ExperienceCookingServingBar ServiceBartendingCustomer ServiceHead Chef
Aberdeen
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFirst AidCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificatePersonal LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipMenu PlanningCost ControlCost Reduction StrategyMaintenance
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What's the average time to fill a chef role?
The average time to fill a chef role is 72 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do chefs tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a chef include: cooking, kitchen experience and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Food Hygiene and HACCP.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: chef de partie, event chef and breakfast chef.
What level of education is common for a chef?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a chef in Aberdeen, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 15 years of professional experience.
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