Chefs for hire in Basildon
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills6%Customer Service6%Leadership5%Education level
High school diploma or GED59%Vocational or technical training32%Bachelor's degree5%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%6-10 years30%3-5 years10%Current company
Lounges
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Seasoned EventsTime at current job
2-5 years63%More than 5 years25%1-2 years13%
Browse Indeed's database of 527 profiles for Chefs in Basildon
Last updated: 25 Sept 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Basildon: £34,482 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £28,113 – £42,294 yearly
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Chef
Canvey Island
Licenses & certifications
CSCSCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceConstruction ExperienceSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipCookingMeal PreparationProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceChef de Partie
Basildon
Licenses & certifications
NVQHospitalitySkills
Organisational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsManagementFood SafetyTeam LeadershipSous Chef
Basildon
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsFood PreparationKitchen ManagementTeam LeadershipHead Chef
Benfleet
Licenses & certifications
HospitalityFood SafetyFire SafetySkills
Communication SkillsCookingCulinary ExperienceManagementStockingKitchen ExperienceCDP/ Sous Chef/ Head Chef
Wickford
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneLevel 2 in Professional CookeryBTECNVQCookingFood Hygiene Certificate+3 moreSkills
Time ManagementFood PreparationCleaningCookingCulinary ExperienceKitchen ManagementPastry chef
Thurrock
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Phone EtiquetteOrganisational SkillsAdministrative ExperienceLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateTime Management
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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, Food Hygiene Certificate and Food Safety.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: head chef, chef de partie and sous 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 Basildon, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 11 years of professional experience.
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