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Most popular skills

Kitchen Experience 9%
Cooking 9%
Communication Skills 8%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 46%
Vocational or technical training 30%
Bachelor's degree 19%

Years of experience

Less than 1 year 10%
1-2 years 14%
3-5 years 20%

Current company

Al Tannor Saudi
B and q
BaoBun Ltd

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 21%
1-2 years 28%
2-5 years 34%

Browse Indeed's database of 538 profiles for Chefs in Reading

Last updated: 4 Jul 2026

Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Reading: £36,747 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £29,680£45,496 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

Sous Chef

Reading

Licenses & certifications

First Aid CertificationCookingLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateCulinary Experience

Skills

CookingEnglishCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceFood Hygiene Certificate

Customer Service Assistant

Reading

Licenses & certifications

Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationFirst Aid CertificationNVQFood Hygiene Certificate

Skills

Customer ServiceCustomer SupportOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsComputer Skills

Pastry Chef/Kitchen Manager

Wargrave

Licenses & certifications

First Aid CertificationDriving LicenceLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene Certificate

Skills

Customer ServiceFood PreparationOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadership

Baker

Reading

Licenses & certifications

Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Skills

BakingFood PreparationKitchen ExperienceKitchen ManagementLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene Certificate

Waiter / Waitress

Reading

Licenses & certifications

Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Skills

HospitalityCommunication SkillsDriving LicenceNumeracyBartendingFood Safety

Senior Chef de Partie

Reading

Licenses & certifications

CookingDriving Licence

Skills

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft WordAdobe PremiereFinal Cut ProCooking

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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: kitchen experience, cooking and communication skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for a chef?

Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Driving Licence and Cooking.

What are some job titles related to chefs?

According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: sous chef, waiter / waitress and baker.

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 Reading, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a chef?

Most chefs have 17 years of professional experience.

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