Chefs for hire in Canterbury
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Most popular skills
Cooking8%Kitchen Experience6%Leadership6%Education level
High school diploma or GED57%Vocational or technical training23%Master's degree13%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%6-10 years30%3-5 years10%Current company
Lounges
Abode Hotel CanterburyAbv barsTime at current job
1-2 years50%Less than a year25%2-5 years13%
Browse Indeed's database of 442 profiles for Chefs in Canterbury
Last updated: 3 Oct 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Canterbury: £33,004 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £27,529 – £39,567 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Head Chef
Canterbury
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneDBS Check ProcessingCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceHACCPFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsCookingProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceTraining & DevelopmentHead Chef
Canterbury
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementHead Chef
Canterbury
Licenses & certifications
NVQNEBOSHLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsWarehouse ExperienceKitchen ExperienceMeal PreparationFood PreparationJunior Sous Chef
Canterbury
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Culinary ExperienceCookingKitchen ExperienceCommunication SkillsManagementStock CoordinationSous Chef
Canterbury
Licenses & certifications
HospitalityComputer LiteracyNutritionComputer SkillsITSkills
CookingProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceTraining & DevelopmentChef ExperienceManagementAssistant Chef
Whitstable
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Communication SkillsCookingCleaningCustomer ServiceFood PreparationProcessing Cash Transactions
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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, kitchen experience and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for chefs?
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: head chef, sous chef and junior sous chef.
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 14 years of professional experience.
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