Chefs for hire in Burnley
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Most popular skills
Kitchen Experience8%Cooking7%Communication Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED54%Vocational or technical training30%Bachelor's degree11%Years of experience
More than 10 years40%1-2 years30%Less than a year20%Current company
Icaro lounge
Farmhouse inns
Midshire Signature Services LtdTime at current job
2-5 years57%Less than a year29%1-2 years14%
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Last updated: 19 Oct 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Burnley: £35,702 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £28,863 – £44,162 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Head Chef
Nelson
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Restaurant ExperienceBakingFood PreparationCulinary ExperienceKitchen ExperienceCookingChef/junior sous/ sous chef
Burnley
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsMenu PlanningInventory ControlHead Chef/Manager
Padiham
Licenses & certifications
Reach Truck Licence – Any Recognised UK ProviderReach TruckForklift LicenceSkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsButcheryKnife SkillsCookingCleaningCommis Chef
Rossendale
Licenses & certifications
A LevelFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateGCSELevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipFood SafetyCateringHospitalitySushi Chef team leader
Burnley
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceCPRSkills
LeadershipFood HygieneFood SafetyHACCPKnife SkillsFood PreparationChef de Partie
Burnley
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsFood SafetyFood Service ExperienceFood PreparationStocking
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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: kitchen experience, cooking and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, First Aid Certification 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: commis chef, junior sous chef and sushi chef team leader.
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 Burnley, 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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