Chefs for hire in Rochdale
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Most popular skills
Cooking10%Kitchen Experience7%Leadership5%Education level
High school diploma or GED62%Vocational or technical training28%Master's degree5%Years of experience
6-10 years50%3-5 years20%More than 10 years20%Current company
Mitchells & Butlers
Greene King
Holiday Inn
Time at current job
Less than a year38%More than 5 years38%2-5 years25%
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Last updated: 18 Oct 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Rochdale: £33,394 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £27,896 – £39,977 yearly
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Company Director & Head Chef
Rochdale
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFirst Aid at WorkFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFirst Aid at Work Certificate+1 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsLeadershipCookingKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyKitchen ManagementChef
Rochdale
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Knife SkillsCookingFood SafetyKitchen ExperienceCulinary ExperienceFood PreparationChef de Partie
Heywood
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementNegotiationCookingBakingChef de Partie
Manchester
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Food PreparationKitchen ExperiencePOSCookingKnife SkillsManagementButcher
Oldham
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFire SafetyLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Communication SkillsFood ProductionCustomer ServiceCookingClient ServicesPower ToolsChef de Partie
Oldham
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsFood SafetyFood HandlingCleaningMaintenance
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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 Certificate, Level 2 in Food Safety 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: chef de partie, butcher 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 8 years of professional experience.
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