Chefs for hire in St Helens
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Most popular skills
Cooking13%Kitchen Experience10%Food Safety6%Education level
High school diploma or GED54%Vocational or technical training28%Associate's degree8%Years of experience
Less than 1 year12%1-2 years6%3-5 years20%Current company
The Black Bull
Toby carvery
Verona Kitchen & BarTime at current job
Less than 1 year19%1-2 years19%2-5 years48%
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Last updated: 22 Jul 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in St Helens: £33,394 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £27,476 – £40,586 yearly
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Head Chef/Kitchen Manager
St Helens
Licenses & certifications
CookingLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 3 in Professional CookerySkills
CookingKitchen ExperienceKitchen ManagementLeadershipHospitalityFood SafetyBarista Maestro
Farnworth
Licenses & certifications
Paediatric First Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Customer ServiceFilingFront DeskData EntryCash HandlingMicrosoft OutlookNursery Chef
Widnes
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFirst Aid CertificationGCSEChef de patie
St Helens
Licenses & certifications
NVQDriving LicenceLevel 3 in Professional CookerySkills
CookingCustomer ServiceChef de Partie
Prescot
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Problem ManagementComputer SkillsManual HandlingCookingKnife SkillsKitchen ExperienceCommis Chef
Prescot
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationSIASkills
Microsoft WordCustomer ServiceMicrosoft OfficeCash HandlingMicrosoft ExcelCommunication Skills
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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, First Aid Certification and Driving Licence.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: nursery chef, chef/hospitality supervisor and agency chef.
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 St Helens, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 7 years of professional experience.
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