Chefs for hire in Luton
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Cooking7%Food Safety7%Education level
High school diploma or GED48%Bachelor's degree21%Vocational or technical training15%Years of experience
Less than a year10%1-2 years16%3-5 years24%Current company
Ashridge House
Chaulden BitesChequers green-king pub Houghton regisTime at current job
Less than a year27%1-2 years30%2-5 years33%
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Last updated: 31 Aug 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Luton: £34,921 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £28,223 – £43,210 yearly
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Self employed
Dunstable
Licenses & certifications
BTECNVQSIAEducationLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene Certificate+2 moreSkills
Medication AdministrationCulinary ExperienceComputer LiteracyCookingAdministrative ExperienceMeal PreparationLine Chef
Luton
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceHACCPLevel 3 Food Hygiene Certificate+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementKnife SkillsKitchen ExperienceCulinary ExperienceChef ExperienceCookingSous Chef
Luton
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateHACCPFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Time ManagementCookingKitchen ExperienceCulinary ExperienceFood SafetyFood PreparationChef
Luton
Licenses & certifications
CSCSFood HygieneLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificatePersonal TrainingFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
LeadershipTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementFood SafetyCustomer ServiceStaff TrainingCommis Chef/Chef de Partie
Luton
Licenses & certifications
Chef ExperienceFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationHotel ExperienceHotel Chef ExperienceSkills
Banquet ExperienceMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareSocial Media MarketingMarketingSous Chef
Luton
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneNutritionLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Kitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsCookingManagementFood SafetyCulinary Experience
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What's the average time to fill a chef role?
The average time to fill a chef role is 74 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: communication skills, cooking and food safety.
What licenses or certifications are common for a chef?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Hygiene, Food Hygiene Certificate and Driving Licence.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: sous chef, self employed and line 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 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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