Chefs for hire in Preston
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Most popular skills
Cooking8%Kitchen Experience6%Leadership5%Education level
High school diploma or GED38%Vocational or technical training29%Bachelor's degree24%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%3-5 years20%1-2 years10%Current company
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Alston Arms LongridgeTime at current job
1-2 years50%Less than a year17%2-5 years17%
Browse Indeed's database of 796 profiles for Chefs in Preston
Last updated: 24 Sept 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Preston: £34,362 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £27,762 – £42,532 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Sous Chef
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCross-Contamination PreventionLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Time ManagementChef ExperienceCookingCulinary ExperienceKitchen ExperienceFood PreparationChef
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
LeadershipCookingFood SafetyFood ProductionKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsCook/Chef
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesNEBOSHDriving LicencePersonal LicenceSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipCustomer ServiceFood PreparationDrivingChef de Partie
Preston
Licenses & certifications
MathsGCSEEnglishSkills
Organisational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsServingHospitalityFood SafetyChef
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Food HygienePublic HealthCateringFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationTeaching+1 moreSkills
CookingKnife SkillsOrganisational SkillsExperience Working with ChildrenCustomer ServiceCustomer InteractionHead Chef/Sous Chef.
Walton le Dale
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Culinary ExperienceKitchen ExperienceCookingKnife 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, Food Hygiene Certificate and Driving Licence.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: head chef, cook/chef and chef de partie.
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 10 years of professional experience.
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