Chefs for hire in Oldham
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Most popular skills
Leadership7%Cooking7%Kitchen Experience7%Education level
High school diploma or GED46%Vocational or technical training39%Bachelor's degree12%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%Less than a year20%3-5 years10%Current company
Holiday Inn
TGI Friday’s
Lounges
Time at current job
Less than a year40%1-2 years40%2-5 years20%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,564 profiles for Chefs in Oldham
Last updated: 19 Oct 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Oldham: £33,500 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £29,265 – £38,349 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Chef
Manchester
Licenses & certifications
NVQDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 3 in Professional CookerySkills
LeadershipTime ManagementKitchen ExperienceCookingChef ExperienceItalianChef de Partie
Manchester
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Food PreparationKitchen ExperiencePOSCookingKnife SkillsManagementExecutive Head Chef
Ashton-Under-Lyne
Licenses & certifications
First Aid at WorkFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationNVQFirst Aid at Work CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
LeadershipKitchen ManagementKitchen ExperienceDish CostingMenu PlanningBanquet ExperienceSenior Chef de Partie
Ashton-Under-Lyne
Licenses & certifications
Kitchen ManagementKnife SkillsContamination ControlFood Service ManagementFirst Aid CertificationCooking+4 moreSkills
CookingKitchen ExperienceNursingButcheryKitchen ManagementEvents ManagementChef
Mossley
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateHosting ExperienceLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipFood IndustryCustomer ServiceITComputer SkillsChef de Partie
Oldham
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsFood SafetyFood HandlingCleaningMaintenance
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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, cooking and kitchen experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Level 2 in Food Safety 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: chef de partie, commis chef and chef de partie.
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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