Chefs for hire in Luton
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Most popular skills
Cooking8%Leadership6%Communication Skills6%Education level
Vocational or technical training29%High school diploma or GED26%Master's degree26%Years of experience
More than 10 years40%6-10 years30%3-5 years20%Current company
Courtyard by Marriott
Avery Home Care Barnetbaked lockdownTime at current job
1-2 years44%Less than a year22%2-5 years22%
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Last updated: 21 Sept 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Luton: £34,961 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £28,222 – £43,309 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Head Chef
Luton
Licenses & certifications
Working with Individuals with Mental Health ConditionsFirst AidFirst Aid AdministrationFirst Aid ResponseFood SafetyFire SafetySkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsLeadershipCookingCulinary ExperienceKitchen ExperienceSous Chef
Luton
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneNutritionLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Kitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsCookingManagementFood SafetyCulinary ExperienceJunior Sous Chef
Luton
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsManagementTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementCatering sous chef
Luton
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganisational SkillsVerbal De-EscalationConflict ManagementChef Manager
Luton
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFood HygieneDBS Check ProcessingInfection Prevention & ControlLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene Certificate+3 moreSkills
LeadershipTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementManagementKitchen ExperienceBarbecuingCatering Chef
Luton
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFood HygieneDBS Check ProcessingSafeguarding ProceduresLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene Certificate+1 moreSkills
Food IndustryOrganisational SkillsCookingChef ExperienceChildcareIT
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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, leadership and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Hygiene, Food Hygiene Certificate and Food Safety.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: head chef, junior sous chef and sous chef.
What level of education is common for a chef?
Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a chef in Luton, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 8 years of professional experience.
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