Chefs for hire in Colchester
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Most popular skills
Cooking7%Kitchen Experience7%Leadership6%Education level
Vocational or technical training48%High school diploma or GED27%Master's degree18%Years of experience
More than 10 years40%3-5 years30%Less than a year20%Current company
North hill noodle barRomano Lounge
Arirang restaurantTime at current job
2-5 years50%Less than a year17%1-2 years17%
Browse Indeed's database of 667 profiles for Chefs in Colchester
Last updated: 25 Sept 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Colchester: £33,570 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £28,041 – £40,189 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Freelance Chef
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
CookingKnife SkillsFood SafetyHACCPKitchen ExperienceCulinary ExperienceChef
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Chef ExperienceFirst AidCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicencePost-Secondary Education Experience+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementCookingTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementSenior Sous Chef/Head Chef
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
CookingKitchen ExperienceMeal PreparationProfessional Kitchen ExperienceChef ExperienceKnife SkillsChef
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementServingFood and Beverage Support ExperienceKitchen ExperienceRestaurant ExperienceSenior Chef de Partie
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
CookingHospitality ManagementSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsManagementConflict ManagementInterpersonal TroubleshootingTechnical TroubleshootingAGENCY CHEF
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
LeadershipProfit & LossFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateRecruitingTeam Motivation Leadership
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What's the average time to fill a chef role?
The average time to fill a chef role is 71 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 leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Food Hygiene 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: senior sous chef/head chef, AGENCY CHEF and senior sous chef.
What level of education is common for a chef?
Vocational or technical training 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 7 years of professional experience.
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