Chefs for hire in Aberdeen
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Most popular skills
Cooking9%Kitchen Experience9%Food Safety8%Education level
High school diploma or GED44%Vocational or technical training31%Bachelor's degree16%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years12%3-5 years14%Current company
Greene King
Palm Court Hotel
The AtriumTime at current job
Less than a year19%1-2 years19%2-5 years48%
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Last updated: 25 Jul 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Aberdeen: £33,263 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,650 – £43,136 yearly
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Aberdeen
Licenses & certifications
Certificate of Higher EducationCookingFrenchCulinary ExperienceSkills
Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ManagementFood SafetyChef de Partie
Aberdeen
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Food PreparationBakingQuality ControlSushi Chef and Customer Service
Aberdeen
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Customer ServiceFood PreparationOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsMicrosoft OfficeLeadershipChef de Partie
Aberdeen
Licenses & certifications
CSCSSVQSkills
DrivingCommunication SkillsCookingFood PreparationMeal PreparationKitchen ExperiencePastry Chef de Partie
Aberdeen
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Organisational SkillsFood PreparationDrivingStockingPastry ExperienceFood SafetyChef De Partie
Aberdeen
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Food ProductionFood SafetyPastry ExperienceCommunication SkillsBakingMicrosoft Office
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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 food safety.
What licenses or certifications are common for a chef?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Driving Licence, Food Hygiene Certificate and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: chef de partie, pastry chef de partie and chef de partie.
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 9 years of professional experience.
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