Chefs for hire in Canterbury

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  • Most popular skills

    Cooking9%
    Communication Skills8%
    Kitchen Experience6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED67%
    Vocational or technical training20%
    Bachelor's degree7%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year4%
    1-2 years12%
    3-5 years18%
  • Current company

    Cote Restaurants
    The Ivy Collection
    Abode Hotel Canterbury
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year6%
    1-2 years35%
    2-5 years44%

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Last updated: 15 Aug 2026

Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Canterbury: £33,269 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £27,780£39,844 yearly

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  • Assistant General Manager

    Canterbury

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationDrivingDriving Licence

    Skills

    PayrollMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingStaff TrainingTraining & DevelopmentForecasting
  • Chef

    Canterbury

    Licenses & certifications

    CSCSCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationBritish Sign LanguageDriving Licence

    Skills

    Driving LicenceCSCSManual HandlingAsbestos AwarenessCommunication SkillsCar up to 3.5 Tonnes
  • Breakfast Chef

    Canterbury

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationFood HygieneSafeguarding ProceduresCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceInfection Prevention & Control

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsMicrosoft ExcelSpreadsheetsServingMicrosoft Word
  • Chef

    Canterbury

    Licenses & certifications

    First AidFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateFood SafetyFire SafetyFirefighting

    Skills

    Culinary ExperienceKitchen ExperienceCookingTraining & DevelopmentBakingKnife Skills
  • Chef

    St. Stephens

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCustomer ServiceProcessing Cash TransactionsCash Handling
  • Sous Chef

    Canterbury

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Barista ExperienceOrganisational SkillsLeadershipInventory ControlBudgetingKnife Skills

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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: cooking, communication skills and kitchen experience.

What licenses or certifications are common for a Chef?

Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Driving Licence, Car up to 3 5 Tonnes and Food Hygiene.

What are some job titles related to chefs?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: commis chef, breakfast chef and assistant general 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 Canterbury, 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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