Chefs for hire in Preston
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Most popular skills
Cooking8%Kitchen Experience6%Leadership5%Education level
High school diploma or GED46%Vocational or technical training26%Bachelor's degree14%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%6-10 years40%1-2 years10%Current company
Care UK
wagamama
Argento Lounge
Time at current job
1-2 years33%2-5 years33%Less than a year17%
Browse Indeed's database of 837 profiles for Chefs in Preston
Last updated: 19 Oct 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Preston: £34,264 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £27,673 – £42,426 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Chef
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
LeadershipCookingFood SafetyFood ProductionKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsJunior Sous Chef
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Level 2 in Food SafetySkills
Kitchen ExperiencePOSKnife SkillsCookingTime ManagementLeadershipHead Chef
Preston
Licenses & certifications
NVQFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
LeadershipFood IndustryDecision MakingKitchen ExperienceCookingRestaurant ExperienceChef de Partie (CDP)
Preston
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceLevel 2 in Food SafetyPersonal LicenceSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementManagementHACCPFood SafetyHead Chef
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Time ManagementOrganisational SkillsCookingProcessing Cash TransactionsCash HandlingKitchen Team ManagementHead Chef/Sous Chef.
Walton le Dale
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Culinary ExperienceCookingKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsFood ProductionMenu Planning
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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 leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Driving Licence and Level 2 in Food Safety.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: head chef, junior sous chef and cook/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 Preston, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 11 years of professional experience.
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