Chefs for hire in Cambridge
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Most popular skills
Kitchen Experience8%Cooking7%Communication Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED44%Vocational or technical training29%Bachelor's degree26%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years6%3-5 years40%Current company
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AşsanTime at current job
Less than a year36%1-2 years39%2-5 years12%
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Last updated: 31 Aug 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Cambridge: £36,365 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £28,933 – £45,707 yearly
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Food service assistant/ laboratory cleaning
Cambridge
Licenses & certifications
Veterinary Nursing ExperienceFood HygieneCOSHH ComplianceNursingVeterinary ExperienceLevel 3 Food Hygiene Certificate+3 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsCleaningLaundryHospitalityChef de Partie
Cambridge
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCOSHH ComplianceHACCPFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFire SafetySkills
CookingKitchen ExperienceEnglishKnife SkillsFood SafetyCulinary ExperienceAssistant Manager
Cambridge
Licenses & certifications
Cost ControlCost ManagementOperations ManagementCar up to 3.5 TonnesTeam ManagementDriving+6 moreSkills
Problem ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementMicrosoft PowerpointPizza Chef
Cambridge
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceCompTIA Security+CompTIA A+CompTIA Network+Skills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementCulinary ExperienceRestaurant ExperienceOperating SystemsChef
Cambridge
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Organisational SkillsTime ManagementServingSalesTraining & DevelopmentMicrosoft PowerpointCommis Chef
Cambridge
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Communication SkillsCustomer ServiceDriving
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What's the average time to fill a chef role?
The average time to fill a chef role is 74 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, 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, food service assistant/ laboratory cleaning and assistant manager.
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 10 years of professional experience.
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