Chefs for hire in Sunderland

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    675

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Kitchen Experience
    8%
    Cooking
    8%
    Chef Experience
    5%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    56%
    Vocational or technical training
    38%
    Master's degree
    6%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    50%
    3-5 years
    20%
    6-10 years
    20%
  • Current company

    • Greene King
    • Atalian Servest
    • Olive Garden
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year
    50%
    2-5 years
    33%
    More than 5 years
    17%

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Last updated: 12 Nov 2026

Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Sunderland: £32,967 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £27,916 – £38,933 yearly
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*Indeed data (GB)

  • Chef de Partie/Brunch Chef

    Houghton le Spring

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 3 in Professional CookeryLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    CookingEnglishKnife SkillsKitchen ExperienceFood ProductionFood Safety
  • Commis Chef

    Sunderland

    Licenses & certifications

    DrivingDriving Licence

    Skills

    Knife SkillsKitchen ExperienceCookingCulinary ExperienceFood ProductionFood Safety
  • Chef/grill chef/ barista

    Sunderland

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    CookingProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceBakingKnife SkillsManagement
  • Chef CDP

    Sunderland

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    CookingKitchen ExperienceFood ProductionKitchen ManagementEnglishKnife Skills
  • Chef de Partie

    South Tyneside

    Licenses & certifications

    Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementCookingFood PreparationClosing ProceduresOpening Procedures
  • Chef

    Sunderland

    Licenses & certifications

    NVQDriving Licence

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipCookingBakingCateringFood Service Experience

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What's the average time to fill a chef role?

The average time to fill a chef role is 71 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 chef experience.

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/grill chef/ barista and chef de partie/brunch 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 16 years of professional experience.

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