Chefs for hire in Lincoln

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    370

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Cooking12%
    Kitchen Experience9%
    Customer Service6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED71%
    Bachelor's degree17%
    Vocational or technical training10%
  • Years of experience

    Less than 1 year6%
    1-2 years14%
    3-5 years20%
  • Current company

    Harvester
    Acorn Alternative Provision School
    CHEF RESULTS LTD
  • Time at current job

    Less than 1 year22%
    1-2 years22%
    2-5 years50%

Browse Indeed's database of 370 profiles for Chefs in Lincoln

Last updated: 22 Jul 2026

Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Lincoln: £33,149 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £27,329£40,208 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Maintenance Specialist

    Lincoln

    Licenses & certifications

    CSCSBachelor's DegreeEngineeringFirst Aid CertificationNEBOSHAsbestos Awareness

    Skills

    Civil 3DAutoCADMicrosoft Excel3D ModellingQuality ControlConstruction Experience
  • head chef

    Lincoln

    Licenses & certifications

    Insurance SalesCookingNegotiationMicrosoft ExcelFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Legal ResearchWestlawAnalysis SkillsMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Excel
  • Head of Personal Development (Secondary Education)

    Lincoln

    Licenses & certifications

    Host/Hostess ExperienceFoundation DegreeLeadershipNVQDriving LicenceManagement

    Skills

    TeachingSpecial EducationEarly Childhood Education
  • Chef

    Lincoln

    Licenses & certifications

    Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Customer ServiceCash HandlingFood ServiceCookingKitchen ExperienceKitchen Management
  • Head bar coach

    Lincoln

    Licenses & certifications

    NVQMaster's DegreePersonal Licence

    Skills

    Restaurant ExperienceServingHost/Hostess ExperienceBartending
  • Chef

    Lincoln

    Licenses & certifications

    Driving LicenceLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    CookingFood SafetyEnglishTime Management

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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 customer service.

What licenses or certifications are common for a chef?

Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Driving Licence and NVQ.

What are some job titles related to chefs?

According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: head chef, AGENCY CHEF and maintenance specialist.

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 Lincoln, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a chef?

Most chefs have 13 years of professional experience.

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