Chefs for hire in Chelmsford
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Most popular skills
Cooking8%Kitchen Experience7%Communication Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED42%Vocational or technical training36%Bachelor's degree21%Years of experience
6-10 years44%More than 10 years33%Less than a year22%Current company
Priory Hospital
Greene King
SSPTime at current job
1-2 years40%2-5 years40%More than 5 years20%
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Last updated: 19 Oct 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chelmsford: £34,060 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £27,588 – £42,051 yearly
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Chef
Chelmsford
Licenses & certifications
Kitchen ManagementKitchen ExperienceChef ExperienceCookingDriving LicenceManagement+2 moreSkills
Customer ServiceCookingKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyEnglishFood PreparationSous Chef
Chelmsford
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
CookingKitchen ExperienceCulinary ExperienceFood SafetyKitchen ManagementEnglishSous Chef
Chelmsford
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceFood Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Barista ExperienceLeadershipAssistant Manager ExperienceCommunication SkillsCookingKnife SkillsChef de Partie
Great Baddow
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Communication SkillsFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateCookingMenu PlanningFood PreparationHead Chef
Chelmsford
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
CookingProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsManagementPOSSenior Sous Chef
Great Baddow
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
CookingMeal PreparationFood PreparationCulinary ExperienceFood ProductionEnglish
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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 communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Driving Licence and Level 2 in Food Safety.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: sous chef, senior sous chef and chef de partie.
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 -173 years of professional experience.
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