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Most popular skills

Kitchen Experience 10%
Cooking 10%
Communication Skills 7%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 53%
Vocational or technical training 22%
Bachelor's degree 11%

Years of experience

Less than 1 year 4%
1-2 years 14%
3-5 years 18%

Current company

Adam Handling Restaurant Group
AWOL
Balkerne Restaurant

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 19%
1-2 years 19%
2-5 years 52%

Browse Indeed's database of 379 profiles for Chefs in Colchester

Last updated: 4 Jul 2026

Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Colchester: £33,050 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £27,926£39,114 yearly

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Chef de Partie

Colchester

Licenses & certifications

ServingHospitalityCustomer ServiceCookingFood SafetyFood Preparation

Skills

LeadershipFood PreparationOrganisational SkillsCookingKitchen ExperienceBaking

Sous Chef

Colchester

Licenses & certifications

Public HealthNorwegianHospitalityLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateFood Safety

Skills

HACCPFood PreparationFood SafetyMenu PlanningLeadershipStocking

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

Chef de Partie

Colchester

Licenses & certifications

Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Skills

Customer ServiceCommunication SkillsKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsCookingFood Safety

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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 communication skills.

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: chef de partie, kitchen assistant / second chef / housekeeper and pizza chef/manager.

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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