Chefs for hire in Cambridge
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Most popular skills
Cooking13%Kitchen Experience10%Customer Service6%Education level
High school diploma or GED45%Vocational or technical training35%Bachelor's degree19%Years of experience
Less than 1 year2%1-2 years4%3-5 years32%Current company
The Carpenters arms
Young's Pubs
(self-employed)Time at current job
Less than 1 year27%1-2 years22%2-5 years41%
Browse Indeed's database of 432 profiles for Chefs in Cambridge
Last updated: 19 Jul 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Cambridge: £34,653 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £27,274 – £44,028 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
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First Aid CertificationConstruction ExperienceCISRS CertificationAsbestos AwarenessSkills
CookingMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerpointOrganisational SkillsFront DeskFood service assistant/ laboratory cleaning
Cambridge
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
CookingHospitalityCustomer ServiceServingLeadershipSupervising ExperiencePrivate Chef
Cambridge
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
CookingBakingKitchen ExperienceOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsFood SafetySenior Food and Beverage Supervisor
Cambridge
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriving LicenceSkills
Administrative ExperienceTeam ManagementBartendingServingCommunication SkillsSports CoachingChef
Cambridge
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
ServingSalesMicrosoft PowerpointOrganisational SkillsMicrosoft ExcelCookingU8 - U14 Lead APDC / PDC Coach
Cambridge
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BartendingPersonal LicenceSkills
Cash HandlingCustomer ServiceSalesMerchandisingMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Excel
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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, Driving Licence and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: food service assistant/ laboratory cleaning, senior food and beverage supervisor and brunch chef (operations lead & cost controller).
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 Cambridge, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 17 years of professional experience.
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