Chefs for hire in Basildon

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    588

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    6%
    Customer Service
    6%
    Leadership
    5%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    50%
    Vocational or technical training
    35%
    Bachelor's degree
    13%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    40%
    3-5 years
    30%
    6-10 years
    30%
  • Current company

    • Goldman sachs
    • MITCHELLS & BUTLERS
    • Lounges
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    40%
    1-2 years
    30%
    More than 5 years
    20%

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Last updated: 8 Nov 2026

Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Basildon: £34,849 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £28,446 – £42,692 yearly
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  • Chef

    Canvey Island

    Licenses & certifications

    CSCSDriving LicenceCSCS Labourer

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipCookingProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceCulinary Experience
  • Commis Chef (Promoted from Prep Chef)

    Benfleet

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportFront Desk
  • Sous Chef

    Basildon

    Licenses & certifications

    Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsFood PreparationKitchen ManagementTeam Leadership
  • Head Chef

    Benfleet

    Licenses & certifications

    HospitalityFire SafetyHospitality ManagementLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Communication SkillsCookingCulinary ExperienceManagementStockingKitchen Experience
  • Chef

    Benfleet

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Time ManagementOrganisational SkillsLeadershipRetail Payment Processing SystemsSalesUpselling
  • Chef

    Basildon

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Communication SkillsBakingCateringKnife SkillsCulinary ExperienceCooking

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What's the average time to fill a chef role?

The average time to fill a chef role is 71 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: communication skills, customer service and leadership.

What licenses or certifications are common for chefs?

Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Level 2 in Food Safety and Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate.

What are some job titles related to chefs?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: head chef, sous chef 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 Basildon, 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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