Chefs for hire in Peterborough

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    686

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Time Management6%
    Communication Skills6%
    Leadership6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED56%
    Vocational or technical training22%
    Master's degree11%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years50%
    6-10 years40%
    1-2 years10%
  • Current company

    Baxterstorey
    OCS Group
    Ashridge Golf Club
  • Time at current job

    1-2 years43%
    2-5 years29%
    Less than a year14%

Browse Indeed's database of 686 profiles for Chefs in Peterborough

Last updated: 21 Sept 2026

Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Peterborough: £33,866 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £27,555£41,624 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Chef

    Peterborough

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneCOSHH ComplianceDBS Check ProcessingCOSHH AssessmentsFood Hygiene CertificateRisk Assessment+2 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementLeadershipAnalysis SkillsFood PreparationInventory ControlFood Safety
  • Chef de Partie

    Peterborough

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Safety

    Skills

    CookingKitchen ExperienceBakingFood SafetyMeal PreparationFood Preparation
  • Sous Chef / Kitchen Management

    Peterborough

    Licenses & certifications

    Team ManagementConflict ManagementManagementInterpersonal TroubleshootingWaste Management

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsInventory ControlFIFOProduct RotationKitchen Inventory Control
  • Grill//Pasta Chef

    Peterborough

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneHospitalityLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetyFire Safety

    Skills

    CleaningFood PreparationCookingChef ExperienceFood SafetyEnglish
  • Sous Chef

    Peterborough

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HandlingFirst Aid CertificationFood SafetyTime Management

    Skills

    CookingPizza ExperienceFood HandlingFood SafetyTime ManagementFirst Aid Certification
  • Sous Chef

    Peterborough

    Licenses & certifications

    BTECFirst AidNVQFirst Aid CertificationEnglish

    Skills

    BTECNVQEnglishMathsChef ExperienceCooking

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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: time management, communication skills and leadership.

What licenses or certifications are common for chefs?

Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Hygiene, Food Hygiene Certificate and Food Safety.

What are some job titles related to chefs?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: sous chef, grill//pasta 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 Peterborough, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a chef?

Most chefs have 13 years of professional experience.

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