Chefs for hire in Basildon
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Most popular skills
Cooking10%Kitchen Experience10%Food Safety5%Education level
High school diploma or GED68%Vocational or technical training27%Bachelor's degree3%Years of experience
Less than a year6%1-2 years14%3-5 years20%Current company
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Time at current job
Less than a year16%1-2 years29%2-5 years42%
Browse Indeed's database of 524 profiles for Chefs in Basildon
Last updated: 14 Aug 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Basildon: £35,077 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £28,311 – £43,459 yearly
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Call Centre Operator
Basildon
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesNVQDriving LicenceMathsCare CertificateEnglishSkills
PhlebotomyVenepunctureVenepunctureIntravenous CannulationEnglishMathsChef
Stanford-le-Hope
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFood HygieneCOSHH ComplianceCookingHACCPFirst Aid AdministrationSkills
Knife SkillsKitchen ExperienceCookingBakingChef ExperienceFood SafetyChef
Canvey Island
Licenses & certifications
CSCSCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceConstruction ExperienceSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipCookingMeal PreparationProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceKitchen Porter/Assistant
Basildon
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementPhone EtiquetteFinancial ManagementITComputer SkillsTeam Leader
Basildon
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicencePersonal TrainingSports and Fitness Instruction ExperienceSkills
Communication SkillsInventory ControlCustomer ServiceComputer LiteracyDrivingITChef
Basildon
Licenses & certifications
BTECInfection Prevention & ControlHand HygieneFood SafetyFire SafetySkills
CookingExperience Working with ChildrenSocial WorkCleaningCustomer Service
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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, kitchen experience and food safety.
What licenses or certifications are common for a Chef?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Driving Licence, Food Hygiene 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 11 years of professional experience.
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