Chefs for hire in Sunderland
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Most popular skills
Kitchen Experience13%Cooking13%Knife Skills10%Education level
High school diploma or GED69%Vocational or technical training20%Bachelor's degree6%Years of experience
Less than 1 year6%1-2 years10%3-5 years20%Current company
MITCHELLS AND BUTLERS PLC
Ramside Hall Hotel Golf and SpaAntico RestaurantTime at current job
Less than 1 year39%1-2 years27%2-5 years24%
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Last updated: 22 Jul 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Sunderland: £32,662 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £27,835 – £38,327 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Chef de Partie
Houghton le Spring
Licenses & certifications
CookingFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 3 in Professional CookerySkills
CookingEnglishKnife SkillsKitchen ExperienceFood ProductionFood SafetyExecutive Chef
Sunderland
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationCare CertificateBLS CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsAssistant Chef
Houghton le Spring
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 3 in Professional CookerySkills
LeadershipRestaurant ExperienceChef/grill chef/ barista
Sunderland
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
CookingKitchen ExperienceBakingKnife SkillsFarsiEnglishAgency Chef
Sunderland
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Kitchen ExperienceCookingBakingKnife SkillsWarehouse ExperienceShipping & ReceivingRelief/ events chef
Sunderland
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
CookingKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsBartendingCustomer ServiceLeadership
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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 knife skills.
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 Cooking.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: chef/grill chef/ barista, fryer chef and relief/ events 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 Sunderland, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 10 years of professional experience.
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