Chefs for hire in Salford

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    4,706

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Leadership9%
    Cooking5%
    Communication Skills5%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED50%
    Vocational or technical training35%
    Bachelor's degree15%
  • Years of experience

    6-10 years40%
    More than 10 years40%
    1-2 years10%
  • Current company

    The Bank of New York
    San carlo restaurant
    Dishoom
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years50%
    Less than a year38%
    More than 5 years13%

Browse Indeed's database of 4,706 profiles for Chefs in Salford

Last updated: 19 Oct 2026

Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Salford: £32,731 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £59,345 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Chef de Partie

    Manchester

    Licenses & certifications

    COSHH ComplianceFire SafetyLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementCookingFood PreparationKitchen ExperienceFood Safety
  • Chef de Partie

    Manchester

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementCookingChef ExperienceProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen Experience
  • Chef

    Crumpsall

    Licenses & certifications

    Level 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    CookingFood SafetyKitchen ExperienceFood PreparationFood HandlingCulinary Experience
  • Chef

    Manchester

    Licenses & certifications

    First AidForklift Licence

    Skills

    CookingKitchen ExperienceCulinary ExperienceBakingManagementKnife Skills
  • Chef De Partie

    Manchester

    Licenses & certifications

    Hospitality

    Skills

    LeadershipBuffet ServiceBanqueting Service ExperienceBanquet ExperienceManagementFood Service Team Management
  • Head Chef

    Manchester

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety

    Skills

    CookingMeal PreparationProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsFood Safety

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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: leadership, cooking and communication skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for chefs?

Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Level 2 in Food Safety and Driving Licence.

What are some job titles related to chefs?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: chef de partie, chef de partie and chef de partie.

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 Salford, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a chef?

Most chefs have 11 years of professional experience.

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