Chefs for hire in Blackburn
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Most popular skills
Cooking11%Kitchen Experience7%Organisational Skills6%Education level
Vocational or technical training54%High school diploma or GED34%Bachelor's degree7%Years of experience
More than 10 years40%6-10 years30%Less than a year20%Current company
Agency Chef and FreelanceAJAWA RESTURENT & BAKERSAmcor
Time at current job
1-2 years50%2-5 years33%More than 5 years17%
Browse Indeed's database of 627 profiles for Chefs in Blackburn
Last updated: 24 Sept 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Blackburn: £36,724 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £29,372 – £45,918 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Chef de Partie
Blackburn
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipCleaningCookingFood SafetyChef De Partie
Darwen
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Time ManagementOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsWriting SkillsCookingKitchen ExperienceChef
Darwen
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCOSHH ComplianceInfection Prevention & ControlLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateHACCPIncident Reporting+4 moreSkills
CookingBakingKnife SkillsKitchen ExperienceTraining & DevelopmentPizza ExperienceChef
Blackburn
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneNVQFood Hygiene CertificateITSkills
Communication SkillsChef ExperienceKitchen ExperienceBakingCookingMeal PreparationRelief Chef de Partie - Agency Chef - Temp Chef
Blackburn
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Basic Sauce Preparation AssistanceFood PreparationCookingBarbecuingCulinary ExperienceFood SafetyPizza Chef
Blackburn
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
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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, 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: chef de partie, sous chef and chef de partie.
What level of education is common for a chef?
Vocational or technical training 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 8 years of professional experience.
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