Chefs for hire in Ilford
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5,776
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 8%
- Cooking
- 7%
- Organisational Skills
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 33%
- Vocational or technical training
- 27%
- Bachelor's degree
- 21%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- Less than a year
- 10%
Current company
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Time at current job
- More than 5 years
- 67%
- 1-2 years
- 17%
- 2-5 years
- 17%
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Last updated: 8 Nov 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Ilford: £35,023 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £27,400 – £44,766 yearly
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Demi Chef De Partie
London
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid CertificationNVQFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFire Safety+1 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsKitchen ExperienceManagementTeam LeadershipChef de Partie (Wok)
London
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
CookingCulinary ExperienceFood PreparationRestaurant ExperienceKnife SkillsFood SafetyJunior Chef de Partie
Barking
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsBakingCost ControlKnife SkillsCulinary ExperiencePizza Chef
London
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid CertificationHACCPSkills
CookingProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceBakingKnife SkillsPOSCommis Chef
London
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceCare CertificateSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsCare PlansDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaNursing Home ExperienceCHEF DE PARTIE
Romford
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Time ManagementFood PreparationFood SafetyCross-Contamination PreventionContamination ControlCatering
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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: communication skills, cooking and organisational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate and Level 2 in Food Safety.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: CHEF DE PARTIE, chef de partie / relief sous chef and commis 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 12 years of professional experience.
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