Chefs for hire in Bolton

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    1,078

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Kitchen Experience8%
    Cooking8%
    Communication Skills7%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED58%
    Vocational or technical training18%
    Bachelor's degree13%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year4%
    1-2 years16%
    3-5 years16%
  • Current company

    KAJI
    The Cherry Tree at Blackrod
    Amadeus care home
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year33%
    1-2 years33%
    2-5 years21%

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Last updated: 4 Sept 2026

Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Bolton: £33,881 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £27,446£41,825 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Commis Chef

    Atherton

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesFine-Dining Waiting ExperienceDriving LicenceLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene Certificate+4 more

    Skills

    Barista ExperienceKnife SkillsPastry ExperienceKitchen ExperienceSupervising ExperienceBaking
  • Professional Chef

    Little Hulton

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipPurchasingFood SafetyKnife Skills
  • Chef

    Radcliffe

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateFood Safety

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceProcessing Cash TransactionsCash HandlingFood Preparation
  • Chef de Partie/Sous Chef

    Westhoughton

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Safety

    Skills

    Food PreparationKitchen ExperienceCustomer ServiceCustomer RetentionCustomer Loyalty BuildingFood Handling
  • Self Employed Chef

    Manchester

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneBachelor's DegreeImmigration LawLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementBarista ExperienceLeadershipCustomer Service
  • July 25 -present own business strat up

    Manchester

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificatePersonal Licence

    Skills

    LeadershipOrganisational SkillsKitchen ExperienceCookingMeal PreparationFood Preparation

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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: kitchen experience, cooking and communication skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for a chef?

Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Food Hygiene and Driving Licence.

What are some job titles related to chefs?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: self employed chef, july 25 -present own business strat up 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 11 years of professional experience.

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