Chefs for hire in Ashford
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Most popular skills
Cooking8%Kitchen Experience6%Communication Skills5%Education level
High school diploma or GED47%Vocational or technical training39%Bachelor's degree5%Years of experience
Less than a year8%1-2 years14%3-5 years18%Current company
Ashford international hotel
The koylawagamama
Time at current job
Less than a year24%1-2 years36%2-5 years30%
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Last updated: 4 Sept 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Ashford: £34,734 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £29,988 – £40,231 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
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Ashford
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFire SafetySkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementClient Relationship ManagementCustomer Relationship ManagementRelationship ManagementChef de Partie
Ashford
Licenses & certifications
CateringNVQDefibrillatorsBasic Life SupportBLS CertificationSkills
Microsoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareCulinary ExperienceSautéingChef ExperienceSous Chef
Ashford
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
CookingCulinary ExperienceMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingKitchen ExperienceManagementChef
Ashford
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
CookingKnife SkillsEnglishMenu PlanningMeal PreparationFood PreparationSous Chef
Ashford
Licenses & certifications
NVQFirst Aid CertificationLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Kitchen ExperienceLeadershipCost ControlFood SafetyHACCPMentoringBreakfast chef
Ashford
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceCare CertificateSkills
Home HealthCustomer ServiceCare ExperienceDriving
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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 communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a chef?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Driving Licence 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: chef de partie, sous chef and waitress.
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 9 years of professional experience.
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