Chefs for hire in Bedford
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Most popular skills
Cooking7%Customer Service6%Communication Skills5%Education level
High school diploma or GED56%Vocational or technical training19%Bachelor's degree19%Years of experience
Less than a year6%1-2 years8%3-5 years20%Current company
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Bedfordshire Golf ClubTime at current job
Less than a year10%1-2 years10%2-5 years67%
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Last updated: 30 Aug 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Bedford: £33,735 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £48,963 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Sous Chef
Bedford
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesNVQDrivingDriving LicenceChildcareLevel 2 in Health & Social CareSkills
ManagementKitchen ExperienceCookingKitchen ManagementKnife SkillsEnglishIcecream chef
Bedford
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Chef ExperienceCustomer ServiceComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsKitchen ExperienceFood SafetySales Assistant and Chef
Kempston
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Microsoft WordWord ProcessingMac OSMicrosoft OutlookEmail SoftwareMicrosoft PowerpointMember Supoort Executive
Bedford
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceFood Hygiene Certificate7.5 Tonne Lorry OperationSkills
Phone EtiquetteOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceEnglishCook/Chef
Bedford
Licenses & certifications
Food HygienePastry ExperienceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetyBakingSkills
CookingBakingKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyCulinary ExperienceFood PreparationChef
Bedford
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationForkliftDBS Check ProcessingSecurityFront-Of-House Security DutiesSIA+2 moreSkills
Customer ServiceComputer LiteracyComputer Skills
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What's the average time to fill a chef role?
The average time to fill a chef role is 74 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, customer service and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a chef?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Hygiene, Food Hygiene Certificate and Driving Licence.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: icecream chef, cook/chef and delivery driver.
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 Bedford, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 13 years of professional experience.
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