Chefs for hire in Peterborough
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Most popular skills
- Time Management
- 6%
- Communication Skills
- 6%
- Leadership
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 62%
- Vocational or technical training
- 28%
- Master's degree
- 7%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 70%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
- 1-2 years
- 10%
Current company
Barchester Healthcare
OCS Group UK Ltd
Ikea Distribution Centre
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 38%
- Less than a year
- 25%
- More than 5 years
- 25%
Browse Indeed's database of 768 profiles for Chefs in Peterborough
Last updated: 8 Nov 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Peterborough: £34,148 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £27,705 – £42,089 yearly
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*Indeed data (GB)
Holiday Inn Huntingdon Chef
Peterborough
Licenses & certifications
NVQFood Hygiene CertificateEuropean Computer Driving Licence (ECDL), ICDL FoundationLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
CookingCulinary ExperienceKitchen ExperienceBakingKnife SkillsLeadershipOOH Health care assistant
Peterborough
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceFirst AidDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaFirst Aid CertificationDriving Licence+4 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsManagementTeam ManagementTeam Motivation LeadershipChef
Peterborough
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateRisk AssessmentLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Time ManagementLeadershipAnalysis SkillsFood PreparationInventory ControlFood SafetyChef de Partie / Temporary Acting Head Chef
Peterborough
Licenses & certifications
Level 2 in Professional CookeryHospitalityCustomer ServiceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Communication SkillsCookingMenu PlanningManagementHACCPFood Safety Record KeepingDeputy Chef Manager
Orton Longueville
Licenses & certifications
ManagementMathsFood SafetyEnglishSkills
Media PlanningOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft WordGoogle SuiteSous Chef
Peterborough
Licenses & certifications
BTECFirst AidNVQFirst Aid CertificationEnglishSkills
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 71 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 Certificate, Level 2 in Food Safety and NVQ.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: sous chef, deputy chef manager and holiday inn huntingdon 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 16 years of professional experience.
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