Chefs for hire in Reading
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1,074
candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
- Cooking
- 8%
- Kitchen Experience
- 7%
- Leadership
- 6%
Education level
- Vocational or technical training
- 34%
- High school diploma or GED
- 34%
- Bachelor's degree
- 16%
Years of experience
- Less than a year
- 40%
- More than 10 years
- 30%
- 1-2 years
- 10%
Current company
Compass Group
Circle Health Group
Elior Catering
Time at current job
- More than 5 years
- 50%
- Less than a year
- 25%
- 2-5 years
- 25%
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Last updated: 12 Nov 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Reading: £37,308 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £30,633 – £45,438 yearly
- Find more information on Indeed Salaries
*Indeed data (GB)
Commis Chef
Reading
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
LeadershipTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsCookingFood PreparationChef Supervisor
Reading
Licenses & certifications
NVQCookingMathsFood ProductionEnglishSkills
Food PreparationLeadershipOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementOperations ManagementCateringBreakfast Chef
Reading
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetyEnglishSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementMeal PreparationFood PreparationBreakfast ServiceAgency Chef
Reading
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Organisational SkillsMeal PreparationFood PreparationRestaurant ExperienceBreakfast ServiceKitchen ExperienceSous Chef
Reading
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
CookingServingTable ServiceBar ServiceBartendingCommunication SkillsCommis Chef
Reading
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
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What's the average time to fill a chef role?
The average time to fill a chef role is 71 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: Level 2 in Food Safety, Food Hygiene Certificate 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: commis chef, sous chef and agency chef.
What level of education is common for a chef?
Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a chef in Reading, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 5 years of professional experience.
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