Chefs for hire in Rochdale
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Most popular skills
Kitchen Experience10%Cooking9%Communication Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED59%Vocational or technical training32%Master's degree7%Years of experience
Less than a year10%1-2 years16%3-5 years24%Current company
JW Lees
Banyan Bar and Grill
Beefeater
Time at current job
Less than a year19%1-2 years27%2-5 years38%
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Last updated: 12 Aug 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Rochdale: £31,374 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £39,221 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Chef
Middleton
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCateringCar up to 3.5 TonnesHospitalityDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Culinary ExperienceKitchen ExperienceCookingKnife SkillsTraining & DevelopmentFood SafetyAgency Chef
Manchester
Licenses & certifications
SecurityFirst AidSIAFirst Aid CertificationCustomer ServiceSkills
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateCustomer ServiceFront DeskKitchen ExperienceCookingCompany Director & Head Chef
Rochdale
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Organisational SkillsLeadershipCookingKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyChef ExperienceSous Chef
Manchester
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneGeneral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Cost ManagementCost ControlBudgetingKitchen ManagementArabicCateringCommis Chef
Oldham
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsFine Dining Restaurant Chef ExperienceProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceFood PreparationChef
Manchester
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceSkills
Culinary ExperienceKitchen ExperienceCookingTraining & DevelopmentKnife SkillsManagement
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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 Driving Licence.
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?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a Chef in Rochdale, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a Chef?
Most chefs have 6 years of professional experience.
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