Chefs for hire in Aberdeen
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Most popular skills
Cooking11%Kitchen Experience8%Leadership6%Education level
High school diploma or GED50%Vocational or technical training23%Bachelor's degree17%Years of experience
Less than a year8%1-2 years10%3-5 years14%Current company
Brewdog
The AtriumAberdeen Douglas Hotel
Time at current job
Less than a year25%1-2 years29%2-5 years29%
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Last updated: 10 Sept 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Aberdeen: £33,075 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,649 – £42,650 yearly
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Event Chef
Aberdeen
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceHACCPFood Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Organisational SkillsLeadershipKitchen ExperienceCookingTraining & DevelopmentMeal PreparationChef.
Aberdeen
Licenses & certifications
Level 2 in Professional CookeryFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationBOSIETLevel 3 in Professional CookerySkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsMenu PlanningInventory ControlFood HygieneFood SafetySous chef
Aberdeen
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCOSHH ComplianceFirst Aid CertificationHACCPFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Organisational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsCookingSenior Sous Chef
Aberdeen
Licenses & certifications
SecurityChef ExperienceSIAProfessional Kitchen ExperienceSkills
LeadershipCookingKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyFood PreparationCulinary ExperienceChef Manager
Aberdeen
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Organisational SkillsLeadershipCookingKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyFood ProductionSecond Chef
Aberdeen
Licenses & certifications
CookingHealth and Safety ExperienceFire SafetySkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsKitchen ExperienceCookingFood SafetyFood Preparation
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What's the average time to fill a chef role?
The average time to fill a chef role is 73 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 a chef?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Driving Licence, First Aid Certification and Car up to 3 5 Tonnes.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: senior chef de partie, senior sous chef and event 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 16 years of professional experience.
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