Chefs for hire in Ipswich

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    591

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • 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 Safety

    Skills

    LeadershipOrganisational SkillsCookingCulinary ExperienceKitchen ExperienceFood Safety
  • Chef

    Ipswich

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Kitchen ExperienceCookingBakingKnife SkillsFood SafetyChef Experience
  • Head chef

    Ipswich

    Licenses & certifications

    Level 2 in Professional CookeryNVQLevel 3 in Professional Cookery

    Skills

    Kitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsChef ExperienceManagementCookingMeal Preparation
  • Chef Manager

    Ipswich

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneKitchen ManagementFirst AidChef ExperienceFirst Aid CertificationNutrition+2 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementKitchen ExperienceManagementLeadershipOrganisational SkillsPresentation Skills
  • Sous Chef

    Ipswich

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid at WorkKitchen ManagementKitchen ExperienceFirst AidChef ExperienceFirst Aid Certification+5 more

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsLeadershipCash HandlingCookingKitchen Team ManagementKitchen Management
  • Sous chef

    Ipswich

    Licenses & certifications

    COSHH ComplianceKitchen ExperienceCash HandlingCookingStock OrderingPhysical Stocktaking+16 more

    Skills

    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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