Chefs for hire in Oldham

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    1,615

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Kitchen Experience8%
    Cooking7%
    Communication Skills7%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED53%
    Vocational or technical training34%
    Bachelor's degree11%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year4%
    1-2 years14%
    3-5 years24%
  • Current company

    20 stories Manchester
    42 High St
    Bebe’s Takeaway
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year14%
    1-2 years34%
    2-5 years41%

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Last updated: 12 Aug 2026

Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Oldham: £33,652 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £29,127£38,881 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Chef de partie

    Manchester

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneFirst AidNEBOSHFirst Aid CertificationLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganisational SkillsServingFood and Beverage ServiceFood and Beverage Support Experience
  • Chef

    Manchester

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneKitchen ExperienceNVQCustomer ServiceFood Hygiene CertificateFood Preparation

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceTeam Leadership
  • Commis Chef/Chef de Partie

    Manchester

    Licenses & certifications

    CSCSCustomer ServiceConstruction ExperienceCSCS Construction Site OperativeCSCS Green Card

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsFood PreparationMaintenanceCustomer ServiceSupply Chain
  • Agency Chef

    Manchester

    Licenses & certifications

    SecurityFirst AidSIAFirst Aid CertificationCustomer Service

    Skills

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateCustomer ServiceFront DeskKitchen ExperienceCooking
  • Company Director & Head Chef

    Rochdale

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsLeadershipCookingKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyChef Experience
  • Restaurant Manager

    Manchester

    Licenses & certifications

    Team ManagementHotel ExperienceHospitalityManagementFood Safety

    Skills

    BudgetingRestaurant ExperienceMarketingHotel Experience

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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: kitchen experience, 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 Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate.

What are some job titles related to chefs?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: restaurant manager, commis chef 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 Oldham, 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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