Chefs for hire in Swindon

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  • Most popular skills

    Cooking9%
    Kitchen Experience9%
    Communication Skills7%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED62%
    Vocational or technical training24%
    Bachelor's degree7%
  • Years of experience

    Less than 1 year4%
    1-2 years8%
    3-5 years24%
  • Current company

    Hickory's Smokehouse
    The Ridge Bar & Grill
    Aramark, UK
  • Time at current job

    Less than 1 year31%
    1-2 years31%
    2-5 years31%

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Last updated: 16 Jul 2026

Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Swindon: £37,300 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £28,013£49,665 yearly

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    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

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    Swindon

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationNVQCookingFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Communication SkillsCooking
  • Head Chef

    Swindon

    Licenses & certifications

    CookingFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    BakingCookingKitchen ExperienceKnife Skills

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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: cooking, kitchen experience and communication 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: cook/chef, main cook 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 Swindon, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a chef?

Most chefs have 15 years of professional experience.

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