Chefs for hire in Bedford
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Most popular skills
Cooking8%Communication Skills6%Leadership5%Education level
High school diploma or GED50%Vocational or technical training32%Bachelor's degree16%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%1-2 years10%3-5 years10%Current company
Greene King
Olive Catering Services
Archers Rest Cafe BistroTime at current job
1-2 years38%2-5 years38%Less than a year25%
Browse Indeed's database of 502 profiles for Chefs in Bedford
Last updated: 21 Sept 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Bedford: £33,593 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £48,231 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Chef
Bedford
Licenses & certifications
Project ManagementChange ManagementBusinessPost-Secondary Education ExperienceLinkedinCommunicationsSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsStakeholder EngagementResource Allocation PlanningStakeholder CollaborationSous Chef
Bedford
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesNVQDrivingDriving LicenceChildcareLevel 2 in Health & Social CareSkills
ManagementKitchen ExperienceCookingKitchen ManagementKnife SkillsEnglishChef de Partie
Bedford
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Kitchen ExperienceFood PreparationMeal PreparationKnife SkillsCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceSous Chef
Bedford
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneExperience Working with Individuals with AutismNVQFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Health & Social CareSkills
LeadershipLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateCommunication SkillsPhone EtiquetteSenior Sous Chef
Kempston
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateCellar ManagementPersonal LicenceSkills
Driving LicencePersonal LicenceCommunication SkillsComputer LiteracyDrivingITCentral Support Chef
Bedford
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesNVQDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate+1 moreSkills
Driving LicenceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementManual HandlingCar up to 3.5 TonnesComputer Literacy
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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, communication skills and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Hygiene, NVQ 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: kitchen manager, sous chef and chef manager.
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 15 years of professional experience.
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