Chefs for hire in Romford
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Most popular skills
Kitchen Experience6%Cooking6%Communication Skills5%Education level
Vocational or technical training34%High school diploma or GED25%Bachelor's degree25%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%6-10 years20%Less than a year10%Current company
Rhubarb Hospitality Collection
ADI CateringAfrikana lakesideTime at current job
2-5 years71%1-2 years14%More than 5 years14%
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Last updated: 11 Oct 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Romford: £33,621 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £26,656 – £42,404 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Pizza Chef
Romford
Licenses & certifications
Reach Truck Licence – Any Recognised UK ProviderChef ExperienceReach TruckCookingCounterbalance Forklift Truck Operator CertificationForklift Licence+1 moreSkills
CookingCulinary ExperienceKitchen ExperienceBakingPOSKnife SkillsCommis Chef
Elm Park
Licenses & certifications
Level 2 in Professional CookeryNVQHotel ExperienceSkills
Food IndustryCulinary ExperienceCookingKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsFood HandlingBreakfast Chef
Romford
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Time ManagementKitchen ExperienceFood PreparationFood Service ExperienceCookingCost ControlCommis Chef
Dagenham
Licenses & certifications
Professional Driving ExperienceCommunication SkillsDrivingDriving LicenceTime ManagementSkills
Communication SkillsKitchen ExperienceDrivingKnife SkillsKitchen ManagementFood Production Cooking and FryingSous Chef
London
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationFire SafetySkills
CookingCulinary ExperienceFood Service ExperienceFirefightingFirst AidLeadershipSous Chef
London
Licenses & certifications
HACCPFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
LeadershipTime ManagementPizza ExperienceFood PreparationManagementTeam 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: kitchen experience, cooking and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, HACCP 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 sous-chef.
What level of education is common for a chef?
Vocational or technical training 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 9 years of professional experience.
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