Chefs for hire in Maidstone
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Most popular skills
Kitchen Experience11%Cooking11%Food Safety8%Education level
High school diploma or GED56%Vocational or technical training37%Bachelor's degree5%Years of experience
Less than 1 year8%1-2 years14%3-5 years20%Current company
Shepherd Neame
Mitchells & Butlers
Amazon Flex
Time at current job
Less than 1 year18%1-2 years25%2-5 years43%
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Last updated: 20 Jul 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Maidstone: £35,692 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £29,807 – £42,739 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Chef Role
Maidstone
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationNEBOSHData ManagementFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Knife SkillsBakingFood PreparationCookingFood SafetyKitchen ExperienceJunior Chef / Bar Duties
Maidstone
Licenses & certifications
CSCSFirst Aid CertificationConstruction ExperienceFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Menu PlanningCash HandlingCustomer ServiceCommunication SkillsLeadershipManual HandlingMulti site head Chef
Maidstone
Licenses & certifications
Laboratory ExperienceLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
BakingCookingKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyKitchen ManagementEnglishChef de Partie
Maidstone
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateNepaliSkills
CookingCommunication SkillsWarehouse ExperiencePicking & PackingShipping & ReceivingLoad & UnloadChef
Maidstone
Licenses & certifications
HTMLWeb DesignMicrosoft OfficeSkills
Phone EtiquetteCustomer ServiceVoIPCitrixMobile Device ManagementServingHome Delivery Driver
Maidstone
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceMicrosoft ExcelTypingSkills
CookingKitchen ExperienceMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OfficeCost ControlRetail Sales
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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: kitchen experience, cooking and food safety.
What licenses or certifications are common for a chef?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Driving Licence and Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: home delivery driver, chef role and cook and cleaner.
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 Maidstone, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 6 years of professional experience.
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