Chefs for hire in Milton Keynes
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills7%Cooking7%Kitchen Experience7%Education level
High school diploma or GED50%Vocational or technical training21%Bachelor's degree18%Years of experience
Less than a year8%1-2 years16%3-5 years24%Current company
Mitchells & Butlers
Talkington bates
Avery Healthcare
Time at current job
Less than a year21%1-2 years27%2-5 years39%
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Last updated: 19 Aug 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Milton Keynes: £33,516 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £27,997 – £40,122 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Restaurant Manager
Milton Keynes
Licenses & certifications
First AidGeneral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)First Aid CertificationUK GDPRConflict ManagementHACCP+1 moreSkills
LeadershipProfit & LossCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelTeam Leader
Milton Keynes
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationCOSHH ComplianceCar up to 3.5 TonnesCOSHH AssessmentsDriving LicenceCare CertificateSkills
Organisational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipServingFront DeskFreelance Head Chef
Milton Keynes
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Chef ExperienceCookingCulinary ExperienceKitchen ExperienceTraining & DevelopmentBakingCommis Chef
Milton Keynes
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Culinary ExperienceMenu PlanningFood PreparationKnife SkillsFood HygieneCost ControlChef de Partie
Milton Keynes
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
DrivingLeadershipTime ManagementBakingBaking and Confectionery ExperienceViennoiserie BakingCommis Chef
Bletchley
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneLevel 2 in Professional CookeryMopsFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Organisational SkillsServingCleaning
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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: communication skills, cooking and kitchen experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for a chef?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Food Hygiene 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: commis chef, restaurant manager 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 Milton Keynes, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 9 years of professional experience.
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