Chefs for hire in Milton Keynes
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Most popular skills
Leadership7%Cooking6%Communication Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED43%Vocational or technical training40%Bachelor's degree17%Years of experience
Less than a year10%1-2 years4%3-5 years12%Current company
Hotel La Tour
Mitchells & Butlers
Talkington bates
Time at current job
Less than a year21%1-2 years24%2-5 years32%
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Last updated: 10 Sept 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Milton Keynes: £33,624 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £28,078 – £40,266 yearly
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Chef
Milton Keynes
Licenses & certifications
DBS Check ProcessingLevel 2 in Professional CookeryCar up to 3.5 TonnesNVQDrivingDriving Licence+2 moreSkills
LeadershipCulinary ExperienceKitchen ExperienceCookingTraining & DevelopmentBakingHead Chef/Manager
Milton Keynes
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicencePMI CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateFacilitation+1 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsKitchen ManagementMenu PlanningInventory ControlFood SafetyCommis Chef
Milton Keynes
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Culinary ExperienceMenu PlanningFood PreparationKnife SkillsFood HygieneCost ControlCommis 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 TransactionsRestaurant Manager
Milton Keynes
Licenses & certifications
First AidGeneral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)First Aid CertificationUK GDPRConflict ManagementHACCP+1 moreSkills
LeadershipProfit & LossCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelHead Chef
Milton Keynes
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneSecurityGeneral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)BrandingUK GDPRLevel 3 Food Hygiene Certificate+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsCulinary ExperienceFood HygieneHACCPKnife SkillsFood Safety
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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: leadership, cooking and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a chef?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Food Hygiene and Car up to 3 5 Tonnes.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: pastry sous chef, restaurant manager and commis 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 Milton Keynes, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 12 years of professional experience.
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