Chefs for hire in Plymouth
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Most popular skills
Cooking10%Communication Skills6%Food Preparation6%Education level
High school diploma or GED76%Bachelor's degree18%Vocational or technical training5%Years of experience
Less than a year10%1-2 years14%3-5 years24%Current company
Miller & Carter
Bens plymstockBistro Pier RestaurantTime at current job
Less than a year18%1-2 years24%2-5 years52%
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Last updated: 5 Sept 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Plymouth: £33,015 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,629 – £42,530 yearly
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Chef
Plymouth
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganisational SkillsRestaurant ExperienceCustomer ServiceSupervising ExperienceHead Chef
Plymouth
Licenses & certifications
SecurityFront-Of-House Security DutiesNVQSIAFood SafetySkills
Kitchen Team ManagementKitchen ManagementChef ExperienceKnife SkillsCookingMeal PreparationCommis Chef
Plymouth
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Food ExpeditingLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateBarista ExperienceCulinary ExperienceCommis Chef & Kitchen Assistant
Plymouth
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Food PreparationPastry ExperienceBasic Sauce Preparation AssistancePlatingFood HygieneFood SafetyLine Chef
Plymouth
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Organisational SkillsKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyCookingRestaurant ExperienceFood PreparationChef
Plymouth
Licenses & certifications
CSCSFood HygieneConstruction ExperienceFood SafetySkills
Culinary ExperienceKitchen ExperienceCooking
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What's the average time to fill a chef role?
The average time to fill a chef role is 73 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, communication skills and food preparation.
What licenses or certifications are common for a chef?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Food Hygiene and Driving Licence.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: commis chef, line chef and engineer - senior operator.
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 6 years of professional experience.
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