Chefs for hire in Colchester
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Most popular skills
Cooking12%Kitchen Experience11%Communication Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED73%Vocational or technical training23%Master's degree3%Years of experience
Less than 1 year6%1-2 years18%3-5 years18%Current company
Adam Handling Restaurant GroupAWOL
Balkerne RestaurantTime at current job
Less than 1 year17%1-2 years34%2-5 years31%
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Last updated: 24 Jul 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Colchester: £33,846 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £28,641 – £39,996 yearly
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Chef
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCookingDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Communication SkillsCookingRestaurant ExperienceLeadershipKitchen ExperienceTime ManagementKitchen Assistant / Second Chef / Housekeeper
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Level 2 in Professional CookeryNVQFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateTime ManagementKnife SkillsFood HandlingManagementRailway Trackman
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
CSCSDrivingFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Kitchen ExperienceCookingLandscape MaintenanceMaintenanceConstruction ExperienceChef De Partie
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
ProcurementPurchasingKitchen ExperienceGuest RelationsCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsFire Extinguisher Engineer
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Level 2 in Professional CookeryCookingSkills
MaintenanceOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceSaleshead chef
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Level 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateKitchen ExperienceKitchen ManagementRestaurant ExperienceCooking
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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 a chef?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Cooking 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, assistant 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 Colchester, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 11 years of professional experience.
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