Chefs for hire in Reading
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Most popular skills
Kitchen Experience7%Cooking7%Communication Skills5%Education level
High school diploma or GED44%Vocational or technical training31%Bachelor's degree19%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years14%3-5 years20%Current company
1215 at Fairmont Windsor Park - Englefield Green 3 Rosette restaurant7Bone Burger Co
Amelys
Time at current job
Less than a year18%1-2 years24%2-5 years36%
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Last updated: 14 Aug 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Reading: £37,980 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £31,191 – £46,246 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
2nd Chef & Kitchen Assistant
Reading
Licenses & certifications
Paediatric First Aid CertificationFoundation DegreeFirst AidStaff TrainingBehaviour ManagementPaediatric First AidSkills
Microsoft OutlookEmail SoftwareMicrosoft PowerpointPresentation SoftwareMicrosoft ExcelSpreadsheetsAssistant Chef
Reading
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFirst AidNVQHospitalityFirst Aid AdministrationFirst Aid ResponseSkills
Presentation SkillsNVQOrganisational SkillsPlatingHospitalityFood Hygienechef manager/head chef
Reading
Licenses & certifications
First AidNVQFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateCellar ManagementSkills
NVQFood Hygiene CertificateLeadershipFirst AidBudgetingEnglishChef
Reading
Licenses & certifications
Paediatric First Aid CertificationFirst AidPaediatric First AidLevel 3 in Professional CookeryTranslationSkills
Organisational SkillsTime ManagementManual HandlingRisk AssessmentCOSHH ComplianceGuest RelationsPolice Community Support Officer
Reading
Licenses & certifications
CSCSCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicencePainting and DecoratingSkills
Organisational SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceClient EngagementNetworkingPublic Safety Services ExperienceChef Assistant and party chef
Reading
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
CateringCookingRestaurant ExperienceKitchen ExperienceHospitalityFood Preparation
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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: 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, Food Hygiene and First Aid.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: chef de partie, chef assistant and party chef and assistant 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 Reading, 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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