Chefs for hire in Basildon

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    525

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills7%
    Cooking7%
    Leadership6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED68%
    Vocational or technical training27%
    Bachelor's degree3%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year12%
    1-2 years18%
    3-5 years18%
  • Current company

    Mitchells & Butlers
    orleto lounge
    Seasoned Events
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year21%
    1-2 years21%
    2-5 years43%

Browse Indeed's database of 525 profiles for Chefs in Basildon

Last updated: 4 Sept 2026

Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Basildon: £34,739 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £28,434£42,441 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Call Centre Operator

    Basildon

    Licenses & certifications

    Car up to 3.5 TonnesNVQDriving LicenceMathsCare CertificateEnglish

    Skills

    PhlebotomyVenepunctureVenepunctureIntravenous CannulationEnglishMaths
  • Chef

    Canvey Island

    Licenses & certifications

    CSCSCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceConstruction Experience

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipCookingMeal PreparationProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen Experience
  • Kitchen Porter/Assistant

    Basildon

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    LeadershipTime ManagementPhone EtiquetteFinancial ManagementITComputer Skills
  • Chef

    Basildon

    Licenses & certifications

    BTECInfection Prevention & ControlHand HygieneFood SafetyFire Safety

    Skills

    CookingExperience Working with ChildrenSocial WorkCleaningCustomer Service
  • Commis Chef (Promoted from Prep Chef)

    Benfleet

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Safety

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportFront Desk
  • Senior Chef

    Basildon

    Licenses & certifications

    Car up to 3.5 TonnesFood HandlingDriving LicenceFire Safety

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsHome CareRestaurant ExperienceFood PreparationFood SafetyCooking

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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: communication skills, cooking and leadership.

What licenses or certifications are common for a chef?

Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Driving Licence, Car up to 3 5 Tonnes and Food Hygiene Certificate.

What are some job titles related to chefs?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: call centre operator, sous chef and kitchen porter/assistant.

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 12 years of professional experience.

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