Chefs for hire in Ilford
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Cooking7%Organisational Skills7%Education level
Vocational or technical training39%Master's degree28%Bachelor's degree17%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%3-5 years20%Less than a year10%Current company
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Less than a year50%2-5 years25%1-2 years13%
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Last updated: 22 Sept 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Ilford: £30,111 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £40,404 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Chef de Partie
Romford
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceSkills
Food PreparationCookingFood SafetyKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsCulinary ExperienceBreakfast Chef/Chef de Partie
Romford
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Time ManagementKitchen ExperienceFood PreparationFood Service ExperienceCookingCost ControlChef de Partie
London
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Organisational SkillsTime ManagementFood PreparationFood SafetyFood HandlingCulinary ExperienceBrunch Chef
London
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCOSHH ComplianceCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementMicrosoft ExcelSpreadsheetsCookingKitchen ExperienceMicrosoft Office SuiteCommis Chef
Dagenham
Licenses & certifications
Communication SkillsCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceTime ManagementSkills
Communication SkillsKitchen ExperienceDrivingKnife SkillsKitchen ManagementFood Production Cooking and FryingChef
Romford
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneSecuritySIAPhysical InterventionConflict ManagementFood Hygiene Certificate+1 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsFood HygieneMenu PlanningHACCPProduct Rotation
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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: communication skills, cooking and organisational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Hygiene, Food Hygiene Certificate and Driving Licence.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: chef de partie, commis chef and breakfast chef/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 Ilford, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 11 years of professional experience.
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