Chefs for hire in Chelmsford
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Most popular skills
Kitchen Experience9%Cooking8%Communication Skills5%Education level
High school diploma or GED58%Vocational or technical training25%Bachelor's degree11%Years of experience
Less than a year10%1-2 years12%3-5 years14%Current company
County Hotel
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Ashdown EngineeringTime at current job
Less than a year19%1-2 years22%2-5 years38%
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Last updated: 4 Sept 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chelmsford: £33,975 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £27,528 – £41,932 yearly
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Chef
Chelmsford
Licenses & certifications
Kitchen ManagementKitchen ExperienceCar up to 3.5 TonnesChef ExperienceDriving LicenceFood Management+3 moreSkills
Customer ServiceCookingKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyEnglishFood PreparationChef
Chelmsford
Licenses & certifications
Stock ChecksFood HygieneCOSHH ComplianceCOSHH AssessmentsPhysical StocktakingStock Ordering+5 moreSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceTime ManagementHeavy LiftingFront DeskHospitalityTable Service Guest GreetingSenior Sous Chef
Great Baddow
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene Certificate+1 moreSkills
CookingMeal PreparationFood PreparationCulinary ExperienceFood ProductionEnglishCommis Chef/Chef de Partie
Chelmsford
Licenses & certifications
Microsoft AzureCar up to 3.5 TonnesAzureDriving LicenceCompTIA Security+CCNA+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementCulinary ExperienceFood PreparationFood SafetyKnife SkillsTechnical TroubleshootingJunior sous chef
Chelmsford
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificatePersonal LicenceSkills
CookingElectronics Operative
Chelmsford
Licenses & certifications
Music Performance ExpertiseComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsInstrumental PerformanceITSkills
Time ManagementSolderingElectrical WiringGermanPortugueseCustomer Service
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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: kitchen experience, cooking and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a chef?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Driving Licence, Food Hygiene and Food Hygiene Certificate.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: senior sous chef, commis 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 Chelmsford, 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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