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Most popular skills

Cooking 11%
Kitchen Experience 8%
Communication Skills 6%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 54%
Vocational or technical training 27%
Bachelor's degree 16%

Years of experience

1-2 years 6%
3-5 years 16%
6-10 years 20%

Current company

Brancepeth Castle Golf Club
Durham University
Adventure vally nursery

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 18%
1-2 years 16%
2-5 years 47%

Browse Indeed's database of 141 profiles for Chefs in Durham

Last updated: 4 Jul 2026

Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Durham: £31,281 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £24,420£57,529 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

HGV Class 1 Day/Night Driver

Durham

Licenses & certifications

Category C LicenceNVQHGV LicenceLGV LicenceDriving LicenceCategory CE Licence

Skills

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft WordPayrollDriving

Community Development Officer

Durham

Licenses & certifications

ForkliftFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Skills

Communication SkillsCustomer ServiceCash HandlingMicrosoft OfficeTime ManagementForklift

Head Chef/Kitchen Manager

Durham

Licenses & certifications

CSCSAbrasive Wheels CertificateFirst Aid CertificationNEBOSHFood Hygiene Certificate

Skills

CookingKitchen ExperienceBakingKnife Skills

Front of house and Kitchen team member

West Rainton

Licenses & certifications

Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Skills

EnglishCantoneseMandarinCommunication SkillsNegotiationCooking

Head Chef

Chester-le-Street

Licenses & certifications

Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene Certificate

Skills

CookingKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyLeadershipHospitalityOrganisational Skills

Pastry Chef

Durham

Licenses & certifications

NVQCooking

Skills

Kitchen ExperienceCookingMentoringPastry ExperienceFood SafetyQuality Control

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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: cooking, kitchen experience and communication skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for a chef?

Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Driving Licence and Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate.

What are some job titles related to chefs?

According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: head chef, front of house and kitchen team member and senior 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 16 years of professional experience.

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