Chefs for hire in Romford
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Most popular skills
Cooking9%Kitchen Experience9%Food Safety7%Education level
High school diploma or GED31%Bachelor's degree28%Vocational or technical training28%Years of experience
Unknown2%Less than 1 year6%1-2 years10%Current company
ADI CateringAgile Retail
Boston armsTime at current job
Less than 1 year13%1-2 years23%2-5 years58%
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Last updated: 19 Jul 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Romford: £33,211 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £26,315 – £41,912 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
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London
Licenses & certifications
SIAFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceIncident ManagementUpsellingShift ManagementSkills
EnglishPortugueseHospitalityLeadershipIncident ManagementCustomer ServiceCommis Chef
Elm Park
Licenses & certifications
Level 2 in Professional CookeryNVQFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
CookingKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsFood IndustryFood HandlingFood SafetyCommis Chef
Dagenham
Licenses & certifications
Communication SkillsDrivingDriving LicenceTime ManagementSkills
Communication SkillsKitchen ExperienceDrivingKitchen ManagementFood PreparationHead Chef
Dagenham
Licenses & certifications
Level 2 in Professional CookeryNVQLevel 3 in Professional CookerySkills
Kitchen ExperienceLeadershipTeam ManagementMenu PlanningFood SafetyCost ControlAssistant General Manager
Ilford
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificatePersonal LicenceSkills
LeadershipStaff TrainingCustomer ServiceEnglishRomanianGreekNursery Chef
Dagenham
Licenses & certifications
Level 2 in Professional CookeryCare HomeCookingSkills
CateringCookingKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime Management
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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: cooking, kitchen experience and food safety.
What licenses or certifications are common for a chef?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: commis chef, nursery chef and assistant general manager.
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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