Chefs for hire in Poole
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candidates
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Most popular skills
- Cooking
- 9%
- Kitchen Experience
- 7%
- Communication Skills
- 5%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 45%
- Vocational or technical training
- 36%
- Bachelor's degree
- 12%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
- Less than a year
- 10%
Current company
Greene King
Manor
Arboro lounge
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 50%
- 1-2 years
- 25%
- Less than a year
- 13%
Browse Indeed's database of 812 profiles for Chefs in Poole
Last updated: 23 Oct 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Poole: £33,563 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £26,817 – £42,007 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Chef
Westbourne
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
CookingMeal PreparationProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceCulinary ExperienceKnife SkillsSous Chef
Poole
Licenses & certifications
Level 2 in Professional CookeryNVQLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
CookingProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsTime ManagementCash HandlingHead Chef
Poole
Licenses & certifications
Level 2 in Professional CookeryFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificatePersonal LicenceLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsFood PreparationDrivingCash HandlingHead Chef
Bournemouth
Licenses & certifications
NEBOSHLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Communication SkillsPizza ExperienceCookingCulinary ExperienceManagementPackingHead Chef
Poole
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationNVQMathsEnglishSkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsManagementTeam ManagementOperations ManagementSous Chef
Poole
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
LeadershipTime ManagementLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen Experience
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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: 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: head chef, sous chef and senior sous 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 Poole, 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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