Chefs for hire in Plymouth

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    1,297

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Cooking
    7%
    Kitchen Experience
    6%
    Communication Skills
    5%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    63%
    Vocational or technical training
    28%
    Master's degree
    6%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    50%
    6-10 years
    20%
    Less than a year
    10%
  • Current company

    • Mitchells & Butlers
    • Las Iguanas
    • Turtle Bay
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    43%
    More than 5 years
    43%
    Less than a year
    14%

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Last updated: 13 Nov 2026

Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Plymouth: £33,358 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,963 – £42,860 yearly
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  • Jr Sous Chef

    Plymouth

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    ManagementKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsCookingBakingLeadership
  • Line Chef

    Plymouth

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyCookingRestaurant ExperienceFood Preparation
  • Lead Chef

    Plymouth

    Licenses & certifications

    Business Process ImprovementContinuous ImprovementLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateProcess Improvement

    Skills

    LeadershipFood IndustryPOSKnife SkillsManagementCooking
  • Freelance Chef

    Devonport

    Licenses & certifications

    HACCPFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Food IndustryLeadershipCommunication SkillsFood ManagementKitchen ExperienceKitchen Management
  • Chef

    Plymouth

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Cash HandlingCleaningFood PreparationKitchen ExperienceCateringCooking
  • Chef de partie

    Plymouth

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 3 in Professional CookeryLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsFood SafetyProduct RotationStockingStock ReplenishmentStock Coordination

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What's the average time to fill a chef role?

The average time to fill a chef role is 70 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: cooking, kitchen experience and communication skills.

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: lead chef, line 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 Plymouth, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a chef?

Most chefs have 12 years of professional experience.

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