Chefs for hire in Milton Keynes
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Most popular skills
Leadership7%Communication Skills7%Cooking6%Education level
High school diploma or GED40%Vocational or technical training26%Bachelor's degree23%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%Less than a year20%3-5 years20%Current company
Bill's Restaurants
Hotel La Tour
Abbey Hill Golf Centre
Time at current job
More than 5 years40%Less than a year20%1-2 years20%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,076 profiles for Chefs in Milton Keynes
Last updated: 3 Oct 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Milton Keynes: £33,756 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £28,044 – £40,633 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Chef
Milton Keynes
Licenses & certifications
DBS Check ProcessingLevel 2 in Professional CookeryCar up to 3.5 TonnesNVQDrivingDriving Licence+2 moreSkills
LeadershipCulinary ExperienceKitchen ExperienceCookingTraining & DevelopmentBakingRestaurant Manager
Milton Keynes
Licenses & certifications
First AidGeneral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)First Aid CertificationUK GDPRConflict ManagementHACCP+1 moreSkills
LeadershipProfit & LossCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelCommis 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 TransactionsHead Chef/Manager
Milton Keynes
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneProject ManagementCar up to 3.5 TonnesPMPDriving LicencePMI Certification+3 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsKitchen ManagementMenu PlanningInventory ControlFood SafetyHead Chef
Milton Keynes
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneSecurityGeneral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)BrandingUK GDPRLevel 3 Food Hygiene Certificate+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsCulinary ExperienceFood HygieneHACCPKnife SkillsFood SafetySENIOR SOUS CHEF, THE NARROWBOAT
Milton Keynes
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneLevel 2 in Professional CookeryNVQHospitalityCookingFood Safety+2 moreSkills
ManagementKitchen ExperienceCookingMeal PreparationProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKnife Skills
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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: leadership, communication skills and cooking.
What licenses or certifications are common for chefs?
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: SENIOR SOUS chef, THE NARROWBOAT, pastry sous chef and restaurant 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 11 years of professional experience.
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