Chefs for hire in Dudley
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Most popular skills
Cooking11%Kitchen Experience10%Food Preparation7%Education level
High school diploma or GED65%Vocational or technical training20%Bachelor's degree10%Years of experience
Less than 1 year12%1-2 years14%3-5 years14%Current company
1000Trades OTPBistroBreakfast Chef Infusion - 27 Lechlade Road,Birmingham,B43 5ND, West midlandTime at current job
Less than 1 year22%1-2 years25%2-5 years47%
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Last updated: 19 Jul 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Dudley: £34,698 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £26,035 – £46,245 yearly
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Chef
Halesowen
Licenses & certifications
Level 2 in Professional CookeryFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFundraisingSkills
BakingComputer SkillsMicrosoft OfficeCookingFood PreparationFood SafetyChef
West Bromwich
Licenses & certifications
ServingCookingFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Food PreparationServingHospitalityCookingRestaurant ExperienceFood SafetyChef de Partie
Smethwick
Licenses & certifications
NVQCookingDriving LicenceSkills
Kitchen ExperienceCookingBakingKnife SkillsLeadershipTeam ManagementSenior Sous Chef/Head Chef
West Bromwich
Licenses & certifications
NVQFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
CookingKitchen ExperienceCommis Chef
Tipton
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Food PreparationKnife SkillsMaintenanceOrganisational SkillsRestaurant ExperienceKitchen ExperienceSous Chef
Bilston
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
CookingEnglishKnife SkillsKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyFood Preparation
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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 food preparation.
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 Driving Licence.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: chef de partie, chef assistant and senior sous chef/head 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 Dudley, 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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