Chefs for hire in Harlow

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    366

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Cooking
    10%
    Communication Skills
    6%
    Food Preparation
    6%
  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training
    41%
    High school diploma or GED
    41%
    Bachelor's degree
    16%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    40%
    Less than a year
    20%
    6-10 years
    20%
  • Current company

    • David Lloyd Clubs
    • Marriott International
    • Mitchells and Butlers
  • Time at current job

    More than 5 years
    38%
    1-2 years
    25%
    2-5 years
    25%

Browse Indeed's database of 366 profiles for Chefs in Harlow

Last updated: 8 Nov 2026

Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Harlow: £34,046 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £27,000 – £42,929 yearly
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  • Sous Chef

    Harlow

    Licenses & certifications

    Level 2 in Professional CookeryLevel 3 in Professional CookeryPersonal Licence

    Skills

    Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsFood SafetyCookingFood Preparation
  • Junior Sous Chef

    Harlow

    Licenses & certifications

    First AidFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsFood PreparationCookingKnife SkillsRestaurant Experience
  • Senior Sous Chef/Acting Head Chef

    Harlow

    Licenses & certifications

    Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    ServingMenu PlanningFood SafetyCulinary ExperienceCookingFood Preparation
  • Chef

    Harlow

    Licenses & certifications

    Knife SkillsFirst Aid CertificationNVQHospitalityCookingMeal Preparation+1 more

    Skills

    Kitchen ExperienceCookingBakingKnife SkillsManagementCulinary Experience
  • CTS Recruitment – Rolling Placement.

    Harlow

    Licenses & certifications

    COSHH ComplianceNutritionLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Kitchen ManagementKitchen ExperienceCulinary ExperienceCookingKnife SkillsManagement
  • Chef Manager

    Harlow

    Licenses & certifications

    Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Culinary ExperienceCookingKitchen ExperienceBakingKnife SkillsManagement

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What's the average time to fill a chef role?

The average time to fill a chef role is 71 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 food preparation.

What licenses or certifications are common for chefs?

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

What are some job titles related to chefs?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: junior sous chef, senior sous chef/acting head chef and chef de partie.

What level of education is common for a chef?

Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a chef in Harlow, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a chef?

Most chefs have 8 years of professional experience.

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