Chefs for hire in Middlesbrough
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Most popular skills
Cooking11%Kitchen Experience9%Leadership6%Education level
High school diploma or GED41%Vocational or technical training31%Bachelor's degree24%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%3-5 years20%1-2 years10%Current company
Mitchells & Butlers
Lounges
wagamama
Time at current job
Less than a year50%2-5 years33%More than 5 years17%
Browse Indeed's database of 692 profiles for Chefs in Middlesbrough
Last updated: 23 Oct 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Middlesbrough: £33,594 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £26,650 – £42,348 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Kitchen Manager/Head Chef
Middlesbrough
Licenses & certifications
NVQFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Time ManagementOrganisational SkillsLeadershipCookingProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceChef
Redcar
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Organisational SkillsLeadershipCookingFood ProductionRestaurant ExperienceKitchen ExperienceSous Chef and Pass Chef
Redcar
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Organisational SkillsLeadershipCulinary ExperienceTeam LeadershipJapanese CuisineCookingChef de Partie
Middlesbrough
Licenses & certifications
Bachelor's DegreeFoundation DegreeDriving LicenceLevel 3 in Professional CookerySkills
CateringCookingBakingKitchen ExperienceManagementKnife SkillsChef
Middlesbrough
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid CertificationLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Time ManagementCookingKitchen ExperienceProfessional Kitchen ExperienceCooking From ScratchFood PreparationChef
Middlesbrough
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
LeadershipCustomer ServiceCookingMenu PlanningCoordinating Special Requests in Food ServiceInventory Control
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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, kitchen experience and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate and Level 2 in Food Safety.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: manager, sous chef and pass chef and sous 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 Middlesbrough, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 14 years of professional experience.
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