Chefs for hire in Croydon
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Most popular skills
Cooking9%Communication Skills8%Kitchen Experience8%Education level
High school diploma or GED62%Vocational or technical training24%Bachelor's degree9%Years of experience
Less than 1 year16%1-2 years14%3-5 years20%Current company
AASY Catering ltdAS Pub Group LtdAscot Rehabilitación HospitalTime at current job
Less than 1 year22%1-2 years22%2-5 years43%
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Last updated: 24 Jul 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Croydon: £36,728 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £27,380 – £49,269 yearly
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Pastry Chef
South Croydon
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Pastry ExperienceLeadershipQuality ControlFood SafetySous Chef
Carshalton
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriving LicenceLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Kitchen ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsCommis Chef
London
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Food PreparationPastry ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsCommis Chef/Chef de Partie
London
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Customer ServiceFood PreparationOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsDrivingChef
Tooting
Licenses & certifications
Bachelor's DegreeMaster's DegreeSkills
Organisational SkillsSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementReport WritingCommunication SkillsCase ManagementChef de Partie
London
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriving LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsCustomer ServiceLeadershipDriving LicenceEnglishFrench
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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, communication skills and kitchen experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for a chef?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, First Aid Certification and Driving Licence.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: nursery chef, commis chef and commis 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 Croydon, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 9 years of professional experience.
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