Chefs for hire in Ashford
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Most popular skills
Cooking7%Leadership6%Kitchen Experience6%Education level
High school diploma or GED43%Vocational or technical training33%Bachelor's degree13%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%Less than a year20%1-2 years20%Current company
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Caterlink LtdBill'sTime at current job
2-5 years38%1-2 years25%More than 5 years25%
Browse Indeed's database of 459 profiles for Chefs in Ashford
Last updated: 23 Oct 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Ashford: £34,737 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £29,283 – £41,208 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Head chef
Ashford
Licenses & certifications
NVQHACCPFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
CookingKnife SkillsEnglishKitchen ExperienceMeal PreparationFood PreparationJunior Sous Chef
Ashford
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsCulinary ExperienceCookingCateringCommis chef
Ashford
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesNVQHospitalityDriving LicenceSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementFood SafetyFood PreparationKnife SkillsChef
Ashford
Licenses & certifications
DrivingDriving LicenceSkills
CookingKitchen ExperienceFood PreparationTime ManagementManagementCulinary ExperienceHead Chef / Senior Chef (7-8
Ashford
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
LeadershipCookingKnife SkillsEnglishMenu PlanningMeal PreparationSous Chef
Ashford
Licenses & certifications
HACCPFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsLeadership
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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, leadership and kitchen experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Driving Licence and NVQ.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: sous chef, junior sous chef and commis 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 Ashford, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 10 years of professional experience.
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