Chefs for hire in Oldham
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Most popular skills
Kitchen Experience11%Cooking10%Customer Service8%Education level
High school diploma or GED57%Vocational or technical training26%Bachelor's degree11%Years of experience
Less than 1 year6%1-2 years14%3-5 years20%Current company
Swinton Balti Chef20 stories Manchester
Amey Services Ltd
Time at current job
Less than 1 year18%1-2 years29%2-5 years43%
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Last updated: 18 Jul 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Oldham: £32,939 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £27,909 – £38,875 yearly
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Caterer / General Assistant Chef
Oldham
Licenses & certifications
SCORMFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateCare CertificateSkills
Food PreparationKitchen ExperienceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateTime ManagementCookingCommis Chef
Manchester
Licenses & certifications
DrivingTime ManagementMilitaryOrganisational SkillsSkills
Cash HandlingSalesCustomer ServiceMicrosoft OfficeManagementWarehouse ManagementLine Chef
Stalybridge
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 3 in Professional CookerySkills
CookingKnife SkillsEnglishKitchen ExperienceMenu PlanningFood PreparationPizza Chef
Manchester
Licenses & certifications
NVQLevel 3 in Professional CookeryHospital ExperienceSkills
CookingKitchen ExperienceLevel 3 in Professional CookeryFood PreparationCustomer ServiceTeachingCHEF DE PARTIE
Stalybridge
Licenses & certifications
Certificate of Higher EducationNVQLevel 2 in Health & Social CareSkills
Food PreparationFood HandlingKitchen ExperienceOrganisational SkillsContruction PaintingCustomer ServiceCOMMIS CHEF
Ashton-Under-Lyne
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Kitchen ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementRestaurant ExperienceCommercial CleaningMaintenance
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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 customer service.
What licenses or certifications are common for a chef?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Driving Licence and Level 3 in Professional Cookery.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: COMMIS CHEF, roaming cook/chef and agency 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 10 years of professional experience.
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