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Most popular skills

Kitchen Experience 11%
Cooking 10%
Customer Service 6%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 54%
Vocational or technical training 22%
Master's degree 14%

Years of experience

Less than 1 year 4%
1-2 years 14%
3-5 years 16%

Current company

Adam Handling Restaurant Group
Aveley Lodge Residential Home
AWOL

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 18%
1-2 years 29%
2-5 years 43%

Browse Indeed's database of 381 profiles for Chefs in Colchester

Last updated: 3 Jul 2026

Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Colchester: £33,072 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £27,969£39,107 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

Chef de Partie

Colchester

Licenses & certifications

ServingHospitalityCustomer ServiceCookingFood SafetyFood Preparation

Skills

LeadershipFood PreparationOrganisational SkillsCookingKitchen ExperienceBaking

Chef

Colchester

Licenses & certifications

First Aid CertificationCookingDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Skills

Communication SkillsCookingRestaurant ExperienceLeadershipKitchen ExperienceTime Management

Kitchen Assistant / Second Chef / Housekeeper

Colchester

Licenses & certifications

Level 2 in Professional CookeryNVQFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Skills

Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateTime ManagementKnife SkillsFood HandlingManagement

Railway Trackman

Colchester

Licenses & certifications

CSCSDrivingFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Skills

Kitchen ExperienceCookingLandscape MaintenanceMaintenanceConstruction

Supervisor

Colchester

Licenses & certifications

First Aid CertificationLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene Certificate

Skills

BrandingCustomer ServiceSalesLeadershipServingBartending

Pizza Chef/Manager

Colchester

Licenses & certifications

Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Skills

Social Media MarketingMarketingFilingMicrosoft OutlookData EntrySEO

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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: kitchen experience, cooking and customer service.

What licenses or certifications are common for a chef?

Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate and Cooking.

What are some job titles related to chefs?

According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: head chef, supervisor and kitchen assistant / second chef / housekeeper.

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 13 years of professional experience.

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