Chefs for hire in Harlow
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Most popular skills
Cooking10%Communication Skills6%Food Preparation6%Education level
High school diploma or GED45%Vocational or technical training35%Bachelor's degree16%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%6-10 years30%1-2 years10%Current company
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Time at current job
2-5 years50%1-2 years20%More than 5 years20%
Browse Indeed's database of 351 profiles for Chefs in Harlow
Last updated: 24 Sept 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Harlow: £34,131 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £26,923 – £43,270 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Junior Sous Chef
Harlow
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Safety+1 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsFood PreparationCookingKnife SkillsRestaurant ExperienceChef
Harlow
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
CookingKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyChef ExperienceFood ProductionFood PreparationSous Chef
Harlow
Licenses & certifications
Level 2 in Professional CookeryLevel 3 in Professional CookeryPersonal LicenceSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsKitchen ExperienceFood HygieneFood SafetyChef
Harlow
Licenses & certifications
Knife SkillsKitchen ExperienceFirst AidNVQFirst Aid CertificationCulinary ExperienceSkills
Kitchen ExperienceCookingTraining & DevelopmentBakingKnife SkillsManagementChef Manager
Harlow
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateHACCPFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Culinary ExperienceKitchen ExperienceCookingTraining & DevelopmentBakingKnife SkillsBusiness Owner / Manager / Sous Chef
Harlow
Licenses & certifications
ChildmindingCar up to 3.5 TonnesNVQDriving LicenceChildcareSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementManagementCustomer Service
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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, communication skills and food preparation.
What licenses or certifications are common for chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Food Hygiene and Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: sous chef, junior sous chef and senior sous chef/acting 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 Harlow, 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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