Chefs for hire in Durham
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Most popular skills
Cooking13%Kitchen Experience11%Food Safety8%Education level
High school diploma or GED58%Vocational or technical training22%Bachelor's degree11%Years of experience
Less than 1 year12%1-2 years8%3-5 years14%Current company
Durham University
Adventure vally nurseryAsk Italian
Time at current job
Less than 1 year9%1-2 years32%2-5 years29%
Browse Indeed's database of 306 profiles for Chefs in Durham
Last updated: 24 Jul 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Durham: £32,837 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £63,770 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Sous Chef
Langley Park
Licenses & certifications
NVQFirst Aid CertificationOrganisational SkillsSkills
Communication SkillsFood SafetyHead Chef
Chester-le-Street
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
CookingKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyLeadershipHospitalityOrganisational SkillsSenior Sous Chef
Durham
Licenses & certifications
NVQDriving LicenceSkills
CookingEnglishFood ProductionFood PreparationFood SafetyKitchen ExperienceChef
Durham
Licenses & certifications
NVQMilitarySkills
CookingKitchen ExperienceEnglishFood SafetyMenu PlanningFood PreparationArea Lead Chef / Regional Lead Chef
Durham
Licenses & certifications
NVQPersonal LicenceSkills
LeadershipTeam ManagementKitchen ExperienceCookingFood SafetyKitchen ManagementPastry Chef
Durham
Licenses & certifications
NVQCookingSkills
Kitchen ExperienceCookingMentoringPastry ExperienceFood SafetyQuality Control
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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, kitchen experience and food safety.
What licenses or certifications are common for a chef?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: NVQ, Driving Licence and Food Hygiene Certificate.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: senior sous chef, army chef and sous 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 Durham, 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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