Chefs for hire in Romford
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Most popular skills
Kitchen Experience6%Cooking6%Communication Skills5%Education level
High school diploma or GED33%Vocational or technical training33%Bachelor's degree18%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%6-10 years20%1-2 years10%Current company
Rhubarb Hospitality Collection
AlbaASPENSTime at current job
2-5 years71%Less than a year29%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,641 profiles for Chefs in Romford
Last updated: 21 Sept 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Romford: £34,057 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £27,144 – £42,732 yearly
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Chef de Partie
Romford
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceSkills
Food PreparationCookingFood SafetyKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsCulinary ExperienceChef
Hornchurch
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneChef ExperienceLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
CookingKnife SkillsFood SafetyMenu PlanningFood PreparationCulinary ExperienceBreakfast Chef/Chef de Partie
Romford
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Time ManagementKitchen ExperienceFood PreparationFood Service ExperienceCookingCost ControlPizza Chef
Romford
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftChef ExperienceReach TruckCookingCounterbalance Forklift Truck OperationSkills
CookingCulinary ExperienceKitchen ExperienceBakingPOSTraining & DevelopmentChef de Partie
London
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateHACCPFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipFood Hygiene CertificateCulinary ExperienceRoastingFood PreparationCommis 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 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 chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Hygiene, Food Hygiene Certificate and Food Safety.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: chef de partie, sous chef and interim 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 12 years of professional experience.
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