Chefs for hire in Chesterfield
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Most popular skills
Cooking10%Kitchen Experience8%Food Preparation6%Education level
High school diploma or GED54%Vocational or technical training31%Bachelor's degree11%Years of experience
Less than a year6%1-2 years12%3-5 years18%Current company
bottle and thymeBike and BootBlue Diamond Garden Centres
Time at current job
Less than a year27%1-2 years21%2-5 years27%
Browse Indeed's database of 437 profiles for Chefs in Chesterfield
Last updated: 4 Sept 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chesterfield: £34,702 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £29,380 – £40,987 yearly
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Chef
Dronfield
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationHotel ExperiencePrevent Duty GuidanceEmployee Performance AppraisalsSkills
LeadershipMenu PlanningTeam LeadershipKitchen Team ManagementFood HygieneFood SafetyReceptionist
Chesterfield
Licenses & certifications
DBS Check ProcessingFirst AidCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst Aid CertificationDrivingDriving LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsPhone EtiquetteCustomer ServiceComputer LiteracyITSpecialist Technician (MUSIC)
Chesterfield
Licenses & certifications
First AidSIAFirst Aid CertificationSound EngineeringAirportsGraphic DesignSkills
Music ProductionSpanishMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareAdobe PhotoshopSkilled Barista
Chesterfield
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFood HygieneCOSHH ComplianceSafeguarding ProceduresCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving Licence+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementBarista ExperienceLeadershipSous Chef
Chesterfield
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneNVQHospitalityFood Hygiene CertificateFood PreparationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganisational SkillsPatient CareKitchen ExperienceChef Experience2nd Chef
North East Derbyshire
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateDriving LicenceCooking
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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: cooking, kitchen experience and food preparation.
What licenses or certifications are common for a chef?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Hygiene, Food Hygiene Certificate and Driving Licence.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: receptionist, 2nd chef and prep 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 Chesterfield, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 21 years of professional experience.
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