Chefs for hire in Maidstone
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Most popular skills
Cooking7%Kitchen Experience7%Communication Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED54%Vocational or technical training32%Bachelor's degree10%Years of experience
Less than a year8%1-2 years12%3-5 years18%Current company
Mitchells & Butlers
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Age uk Maidstone, Sevenoaks,TonbridgeTime at current job
Less than a year14%1-2 years29%2-5 years31%
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Last updated: 4 Sept 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Maidstone: £35,570 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £29,615 – £42,723 yearly
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Chef
Maidstone
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Maidstone
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Heavy LiftingFood IndustryKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsManagementCookingChef de Partie
Maidstone
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Food HygieneCOSHH ComplianceCOSHH AssessmentsFood Hygiene CertificateRisk AssessmentLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate+2 moreSkills
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Burham
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CoachingTeachingFirst Aid AdministrationFirst Aid ResponseFirst AidFirst Aid Certification+10 moreSkills
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Maidstone
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate+1 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceProcessing Cash TransactionsCash HandlingFood PreparationAssistant Chef
Maidstone
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CSCSHGV LicenceDriving LicenceBarista ExperienceCategory CE LicenceFood Hygiene Certificate+1 moreSkills
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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 communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a chef?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Driving Licence, Food Hygiene and Food Hygiene Certificate.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: junior sous chef, catering and hospitality manager, DGM and assistant 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 Maidstone, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 11 years of professional experience.
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