Chefs for hire in Croydon
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Most popular skills
Cooking9%Kitchen Experience8%Organisational Skills5%Education level
High school diploma or GED44%Bachelor's degree31%Vocational or technical training22%Years of experience
Less than a year10%1-2 years6%3-5 years22%Current company
(The Hero3 Henrietta StreetA1jobs agencyTime at current job
Less than a year26%1-2 years15%2-5 years37%
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Last updated: 4 Sept 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Croydon: £37,522 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £28,336 – £49,685 yearly
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Senior Chef
London
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceJavaScriptFood Hygiene CertificateWeb DesignSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsMongoDBB2BCustomer ServiceMicrosoft Office SuiteSenior Sous chef
Carshalton
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Driving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateOrganisational SkillsCar up to 3.5 TonnesFood HygieneChef de Partie
Streatham Hill
Licenses & certifications
CSCSCertificate of Higher EducationElectrical ExperienceCSCS LabourerSkills
Kitchen ExperienceServingTable ServiceDrivingCookingKnife SkillsSenior Chef de Partie
London
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCOSHH ComplianceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
CookingFood PreparationCateringFood Service ExperienceFood SafetyCustomer ServiceManager/Chef
Croydon
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Organisational SkillsCookingKnife SkillsKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyFood ProductionQualified Nursery Nurse
Bellingham
Licenses & certifications
Paediatric First Aid CertificationFirst AidPaediatric First AidBabysittingSkills
Organisational SkillsTime ManagementBilingualChildcareNetworking
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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: cooking, kitchen experience and organisational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a chef?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Hygiene, Food Hygiene Certificate and First Aid.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: senior sous chef, junior sous chef and breakfast 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 10 years of professional experience.
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