Chefs for hire in Bolton
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Most popular skills
Cooking10%Kitchen Experience9%Customer Service6%Education level
High school diploma or GED58%Bachelor's degree17%Vocational or technical training14%Years of experience
Less than 1 year6%1-2 years16%3-5 years18%Current company
NIRALA SWEET FACTORY U KThe Last Drop Village
Alliance learning-BoltonTime at current job
Less than 1 year29%1-2 years29%2-5 years31%
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Last updated: 19 Jul 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Bolton: £33,180 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £26,738 – £41,174 yearly
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Chef
Bolton
Licenses & certifications
Restaurant ManagementFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateRestaurant ExperienceSkills
CookingKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsRestaurant ExperienceOperations ManagementStaff TrainingCommis Chef
Atherton
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificatePersonal LicenceSkills
Knife SkillsPastry ExperienceKitchen ExperienceSupervising ExperienceBakingBarista ExperienceCommis Chef
Bolton
Licenses & certifications
NVQFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 3 in Professional CookerySkills
Customer ServiceFood PreparationCommunication SkillsStockingFood SafetyTime ManagementCanteen Worker
Bolton
Licenses & certifications
NVQLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificatePersonal LicenceSkills
CookingFood PreparationMeal PreparationFood ProductionKitchen ExperienceKitchen ManagementCommis Chef
Manchester
Licenses & certifications
NVQArtsFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Microsoft OfficeMarketingGoogle AnalyticsSEOSocial Media MarketingCustomer ServiceSelf Employed Chef
Manchester
Licenses & certifications
Bachelor's DegreeLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Customer ServiceMicrosoft OfficeLive ChatCash HandlingTypingOrganisational Skills
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What's the average time to fill a chef role?
The average time to fill a chef role is 73 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 customer service.
What licenses or certifications are common for a chef?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Level 2 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: commis chef, self employed chef and chef de partie/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 Bolton, 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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