Chefs for hire in Ipswich
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Most popular skills
Cooking8%Kitchen Experience6%Leadership6%Education level
High school diploma or GED53%Vocational or technical training28%Bachelor's degree19%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%3-5 years20%6-10 years10%Current company
Deben inns
Whitbread PLC
Alba ChiaraTime at current job
Less than a year30%2-5 years30%1-2 years20%
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Last updated: 21 Sept 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Ipswich: £34,653 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £27,865 – £43,095 yearly
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Chef
Ipswich
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceCash HandlingSalesCookingChef Manager
Ipswich
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneKitchen ManagementFirst AidChef ExperienceFirst Aid CertificationNutrition+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementKitchen ExperienceManagementLeadershipOrganisational SkillsPresentation SkillsSous chef
Ipswich
Licenses & certifications
Level 2 in Professional CookeryNVQCustomer ServicePastry ExperienceSkills
LeadershipKnife SkillsCookingMeal PreparationProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceSOU CHEF
Ipswich
Licenses & certifications
COVID-19 ProtocolsSecurityCrowd ControlVenue Crowd ManagementManagementFood Safety+1 moreSkills
LeadershipFood SafetyCookingMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingMicrosoft ExcelLine chef
Ipswich
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCertificate of Higher EducationLevel 2 in Professional CookeryFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Organisational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsKitchen ExperienceMeal PreparationFood PreparationChef
Ipswich
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Time ManagementOrganisational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsInventory ControlCulinary Experience
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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: cooking, kitchen experience and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Hygiene, Food Hygiene Certificate 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: head chef, SOU CHEF and 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 15 years of professional experience.
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