Chefs for hire in Romford
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Most popular skills
Cooking8%Kitchen Experience7%Communication Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED41%Master's degree21%Vocational or technical training18%Years of experience
Less than a year8%1-2 years14%3-5 years22%Current company
Admiral Recruitment
Afrikana lakesideBanana leaf restaurantTime at current job
Less than a year19%1-2 years19%2-5 years52%
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Last updated: 31 Aug 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Romford: £34,082 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £26,800 – £43,342 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Head Chef
Dagenham
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidSIAFirst Aid CertificationDrivingDriving LicenceSkills
Driving LicenceTime ManagementManual HandlingCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingRoute PlanningCustomer service & safety
Rainham
Licenses & certifications
CCTVFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationSIACCTV MonitoringSurveillanceSkills
SIAOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsFirst AidFirst Aid AdministrationChef de Partie
Dagenham
Licenses & certifications
Cross-Contamination PreventionClinical TrialsGood Clinical Practice (GCP)Driving LicenceVenepunctureInfection Prevention & Control+5 moreSkills
Kitchen ExperienceFood PreparationFood Service ExperienceCookingFood ProductionCulinary ExperienceChef de Partie
London Borough of Havering
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsKitchen ExperienceCookingFood PreparationKitchen ManagementPizza Chef
Romford
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftChef ExperienceReach TruckCookingCounterbalance Forklift Truck OperationSkills
CookingCulinary ExperienceKitchen ExperienceBakingPOSTraining & DevelopmentCommis Chef
Dagenham
Licenses & certifications
Communication SkillsCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceTime ManagementSkills
Communication SkillsKitchen ExperienceDrivingKnife SkillsKitchen ManagementFood Production Cooking and Frying
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What's the average time to fill a chef role?
The average time to fill a chef role is 74 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 communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a chef?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Driving Licence, Car up to 3 5 Tonnes and 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, chef de partie and customer service & safety.
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 Romford, 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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