Chefs for hire in Lincoln
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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 SchoolCHEF 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 AwarenessSkills
Civil 3DAutoCADMicrosoft Excel3D ModellingQuality ControlConstruction Experiencehead chef
Lincoln
Licenses & certifications
Insurance SalesCookingNegotiationMicrosoft ExcelFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Legal ResearchWestlawAnalysis SkillsMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelHead of Personal Development (Secondary Education)
Lincoln
Licenses & certifications
Host/Hostess ExperienceFoundation DegreeLeadershipNVQDriving LicenceManagementSkills
TeachingSpecial EducationEarly Childhood EducationChef
Lincoln
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Customer ServiceCash HandlingFood ServiceCookingKitchen ExperienceKitchen ManagementHead bar coach
Lincoln
Licenses & certifications
NVQMaster's DegreePersonal LicenceSkills
Restaurant ExperienceServingHost/Hostess ExperienceBartendingChef
Lincoln
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
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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