Chefs for hire in Canterbury
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Most popular skills
Cooking8%Kitchen Experience8%Communication Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED61%Vocational or technical training21%Bachelor's degree12%Years of experience
Less than a year13%1-2 years17%3-5 years17%Current company
Cote Restaurants
The Ivy Collection
The jackdaw innTime at current job
Less than a year25%1-2 years36%2-5 years25%
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Last updated: 4 Sept 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Canterbury: £33,205 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £27,766 – £39,711 yearly
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Chef
Canterbury
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateFood SafetyFire SafetyFirefightingSkills
Culinary ExperienceKitchen ExperienceCookingTraining & DevelopmentBakingKnife SkillsClient Services Administrator
Canterbury
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneLevel 2 in Professional CookeryCustomer ServiceConflict ManagementLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Safety+7 moreSkills
CookingKitchen ExperienceCulinary ExperienceData EntryCRM SoftwareCustomer Relationship ManagementChef
Canterbury
Licenses & certifications
CSCSCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationBritish Sign LanguageDriving Licence+2 moreSkills
Driving LicenceCSCSManual HandlingAsbestos AwarenessCommunication SkillsCar up to 3.5 TonnesChef
St. Stephens
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCustomer ServiceProcessing Cash TransactionsCash HandlingHead Chef
Canterbury
Licenses & certifications
NVQNEBOSHLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsWarehouse ExperienceKitchen ExperienceMeal PreparationFood Preparationchef
Canterbury
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood PreparationSkills
Food PreparationCookingFood HygieneFood SafetyKitchen Experience
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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 communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a chef?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Food Hygiene 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 and VOCATIONAL CHEF TRAINER.
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 Canterbury, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 13 years of professional experience.
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