Chefs for hire in Ipswich
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Most popular skills
Cooking8%Kitchen Experience6%Leadership6%Education level
High school diploma or GED48%Vocational or technical training35%Bachelor's degree16%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%3-5 years20%6-10 years10%Current company
Compass Group
Deben inns
Lounges
Time at current job
Less than a year33%2-5 years33%More than 5 years33%
Browse Indeed's database of 591 profiles for Chefs in Ipswich
Last updated: 11 Oct 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Ipswich: £34,700 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £27,945 – £43,087 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Sue Chef
Ipswich
Licenses & certifications
CookingDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsCookingCulinary ExperienceKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyChef
Ipswich
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Kitchen ExperienceCookingBakingKnife SkillsFood SafetyChef ExperienceHead chef
Ipswich
Licenses & certifications
Level 2 in Professional CookeryNVQLevel 3 in Professional CookerySkills
Kitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsChef ExperienceManagementCookingMeal PreparationChef Manager
Ipswich
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneKitchen ManagementFirst AidChef ExperienceFirst Aid CertificationNutrition+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementKitchen ExperienceManagementLeadershipOrganisational SkillsPresentation SkillsSous Chef
Ipswich
Licenses & certifications
First Aid at WorkKitchen ManagementKitchen ExperienceFirst AidChef ExperienceFirst Aid Certification+5 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsLeadershipCash HandlingCookingKitchen Team ManagementKitchen ManagementSous chef
Ipswich
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceKitchen ExperienceCash HandlingCookingStock OrderingPhysical Stocktaking+16 moreSkills
CookingProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceCulinary ExperienceKnife SkillsManagement
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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 leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Driving Licence and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: sous chef, sue chef and relief sous 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 Ipswich, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 17 years of professional experience.
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