Chefs for hire in Ilford
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Most popular skills
Cooking12%Kitchen Experience12%Food Preparation7%Education level
Bachelor's degree28%High school diploma or GED28%Master's degree22%Years of experience
Less than 1 year12%1-2 years14%3-5 years44%Current company
A2Z Staffing SolutionAlley Cats PizzaAmberTime at current job
Less than 1 year24%1-2 years30%2-5 years42%
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Last updated: 19 Jul 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Ilford: £30,099 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £39,959 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Commis Chef
Dagenham
Licenses & certifications
Communication SkillsDrivingDriving LicenceTime ManagementSkills
Communication SkillsKitchen ExperienceDrivingKitchen ManagementFood PreparationChef de Partie
Ilford
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Kitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsCookingMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordData EntryCommis Chef
Dagenham
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
CookingKnife SkillsKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyFood PreparationMeal PreparationSupervisor/Line Chef
London
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationBarista ExperienceSkills
Knife SkillsKitchen ExperienceJunior Sous Chef
London
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceSkills
SalesMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft ExcelCustomer ServiceFood SafetyCookingSenior Sous Chef
London
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Kitchen ExperienceLeadershipTeam ManagementStaff TrainingFood PreparationMenu Planning
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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, 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: commis chef, junior sous chef and supervisor/line chef.
What level of education is common for a chef?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a chef in Ilford, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 2 years of professional experience.
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