Chefs for hire in Blackburn
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Most popular skills
Cooking11%Kitchen Experience7%Organisational Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED46%Vocational or technical training44%Bachelor's degree10%Years of experience
6-10 years40%Less than a year30%More than 10 years20%Current company
Greene King
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Brunning and price
Time at current job
1-2 years60%2-5 years20%More than 5 years20%
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Last updated: 19 Oct 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Blackburn: £36,681 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £29,267 – £45,973 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Chef De Partie
Darwen
Licenses & certifications
BTECFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Time ManagementOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsCookingKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsChef de Partie
Blackburn
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipCleaningCookingFood SafetyRelief Chef de Partie - Agency Chef - Temp Chef
Blackburn
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Food PreparationCookingCulinary ExperienceFood SafetyKitchen ExperienceRestaurant ExperienceChef
Blackburn
Licenses & certifications
NVQFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Communication SkillsBakingCookingProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsChef
Darwen
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceInfection Prevention & ControlLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateHACCPFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate+1 moreSkills
CookingBakingKnife SkillsKitchen ExperiencePizza ExperienceManual HandlingRelief Chef
Blackburn
Licenses & certifications
Level 2 in Professional CookeryFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationFood and Beverage Experience in RestaurantsNVQPrison and Probation Service Experience+4 moreSkills
Level 3 in Professional CookeryLevel 2 in Professional CookeryLeadershipFood and Beverage Experience in RestaurantsNVQCooking
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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 organisational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Level 2 in Food Safety and Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: chef de partie, 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 Blackburn, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 6 years of professional experience.
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