Chefs for hire in Ilford
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Most popular skills
Kitchen Experience10%Cooking8%Food Safety6%Education level
High school diploma or GED32%Vocational or technical training24%Bachelor's degree18%Years of experience
Less than a year10%1-2 years20%3-5 years20%Current company
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Less than a year24%1-2 years15%2-5 years35%
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Last updated: 31 Aug 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Ilford: £30,474 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £40,458 yearly
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Chef de Partie
London
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationDrivingDriving LicenceFood SafetySkills
Organisational SkillsTime ManagementCookingMeal PreparationProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceHead Chef
Dagenham
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidSIAFirst Aid CertificationDrivingDriving LicenceSkills
Driving LicenceTime ManagementManual HandlingCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingRoute PlanningChef de Partie and Commis Chef and Pastry Commis Chef
London
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
FrenchEnglishCommis Chef
Dagenham
Licenses & certifications
Communication SkillsCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceTime ManagementSkills
Communication SkillsKitchen ExperienceDrivingKnife SkillsKitchen ManagementFood Production Cooking and FryingChef de Partie
London
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateEnglishSkills
Food PreparationKitchen ExperienceServingInventory ControlDelivery Driver ExperienceHACCPPizza Chef
London
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
CookingMeal PreparationFood PreparationKnife SkillsBakingKitchen Experience
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What's the average time to fill a chef role?
The average time to fill a chef role is 74 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: kitchen experience, cooking and food safety.
What licenses or certifications are common for a chef?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Driving Licence, Car up to 3 5 Tonnes 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: commis chef, chef de partie and commi 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 Ilford, 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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