Chefs for hire in Sunderland
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Most popular skills
Kitchen Experience8%Cooking8%Chef Experience5%Education level
High school diploma or GED61%Vocational or technical training33%Bachelor's degree3%Years of experience
More than 10 years40%3-5 years30%1-2 years20%Current company
KojiAge UK
Atalian Servest
Time at current job
1-2 years43%2-5 years43%Less than a year14%
Browse Indeed's database of 645 profiles for Chefs in Sunderland
Last updated: 3 Oct 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Sunderland: £32,783 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £27,950 – £38,450 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Chef
Sunderland
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationNEBOSHFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate+1 moreSkills
CookingEnglishKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyKnife SkillsMeal PreparationChef de Partie/Brunch Chef
Houghton le Spring
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 3 in Professional CookeryLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
CookingEnglishKnife SkillsKitchen ExperienceFood ProductionFood SafetyChef CDP
Sunderland
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
CookingKitchen ExperienceFood ProductionKitchen ManagementEnglishKnife SkillsChef
Sunderland
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceFood PreparationCateringKitchen ExperienceChef the partie
Sunderland
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneHACCPFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Meal PreparationFood PreparationCookingBatch CookingPlatingFood HygieneHead Chef
Sunderland
Licenses & certifications
CateringFood Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Level 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetyManagementCookingKitchen Team ManagementKitchen Management
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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 chef experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Food Safety and Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: head chef, chef de partie/brunch chef and sous 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 12 years of professional experience.
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