Chefs for hire in Chelmsford

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    428

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  • Most popular skills

    Cooking8%
    Kitchen Experience8%
    Time Management6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED50%
    Vocational or technical training36%
    Bachelor's degree14%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year6%
    1-2 years10%
    3-5 years20%
  • Current company

    Call of the wild zoo
    County Hotel
    Priory Hospital
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year29%
    1-2 years13%
    2-5 years35%

Browse Indeed's database of 428 profiles for Chefs in Chelmsford

Last updated: 14 Aug 2026

Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Chelmsford: £33,991 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £27,503£42,009 yearly

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  • Commis Chef/Chef de Partie

    Chelmsford

    Licenses & certifications

    Microsoft AzureCar up to 3.5 TonnesAzureDriving LicenceCompTIA Security+CCNA

    Skills

    Time ManagementCulinary ExperienceFood PreparationFood SafetyKnife SkillsTechnical Troubleshooting
  • Bartender/Supervisor

    Chelmsford

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneKnife SkillsKitchen ExperienceFood HandlingCookingHotel Experience

    Skills

    Barista ExperienceCulinary ExperienceCookingFood PreparationBasic Cocktail PreparationBar Service
  • Chef

    Chelmsford

    Licenses & certifications

    Stock ChecksFood HygieneCOSHH ComplianceCOSHH AssessmentsPhysical StocktakingStock Ordering

    Skills

    Host/Hostess ExperienceTime ManagementHeavy LiftingFront DeskHospitalityTable Service Guest Greeting
  • Line Chef

    Chelmsford

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneSecurityFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationFirst Aid AdministrationFirst Aid Response

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsSecurityCustomer ServiceStockingCash HandlingTyping
  • Junior sous chef

    Chelmsford

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificatePersonal Licence

    Skills

    Cooking
  • Sous Chef

    Chelmsford

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Safety

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipFood HandlingManagementFood Service Team Management

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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 time management.

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: head chef, bartender/supervisor and commis 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 -168 years of professional experience.

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