Chefs for hire in Milton Keynes
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1,046
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Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 7%
- Communication Skills
- 7%
- Cooking
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 58%
- Vocational or technical training
- 29%
- Bachelor's degree
- 6%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 40%
- Less than a year
- 30%
- 1-2 years
- 10%
Current company
GXO Logistics
Mitchells & Butlers
Circle Health Group
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 25%
- 1-2 years
- 25%
- 2-5 years
- 25%
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Last updated: 12 Nov 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Milton Keynes: £33,921 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £27,939 – £41,185 yearly
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*Indeed data (GB)
Warehouse Operative
Milton Keynes
Licenses & certifications
NEBOSHNVQLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipMenu PlanningFood PreparationCookingCulinary ExperienceCommis chef
Milton Keynes
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceFire SafetyLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Communication SkillsCookingEnglishKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsFood SafetyCommis chef
Milton Keynes
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneLevel 2 in Professional CookeryFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 3 in Professional CookeryPCISkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsBarista ExperienceLeadershipCustomer ServiceProcessing Cash TransactionsCommis Chef
Milton Keynes
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Organisational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeHead Chef/Manager
Milton Keynes
Licenses & certifications
PMPDriving LicencePMI CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLearning and Development ExperienceFacilitation+1 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsKitchen ManagementMenu PlanningInventory ControlFood SafetyMULIT-SITE HSE LEAD
Milton Keynes
Licenses & certifications
NEBOSHNVQInternal AuditsRisk AssessmentFood ProductionSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsISO 14001EHSISO 45001Health and Safety Experience
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What's the average time to fill a chef role?
The average time to fill a chef role is 71 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: leadership, communication skills and cooking.
What licenses or certifications are common for chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Level 2 in Food Safety and NVQ.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: commis chef, commis chef and head chef/manager.
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 Milton Keynes, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 10 years of professional experience.
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