Chefs for hire in Swindon

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    534

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills8%
    Cooking8%
    Leadership6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED69%
    Vocational or technical training28%
    Master's degree3%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year2%
    1-2 years8%
    3-5 years16%
  • Current company

    Aramark, UK
    Bassett down complex
    Baxter storey
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year25%
    1-2 years28%
    2-5 years39%

Browse Indeed's database of 534 profiles for Chefs in Swindon

Last updated: 31 Aug 2026

Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Swindon: £38,353 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £28,893£50,910 yearly

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  • Bar Manager / Drinks operations manager

    Swindon

    Licenses & certifications

    Car up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationFood SafetyFire SafetyPersonal Licence

    Skills

    Microsoft WordWord ProcessingMicrosoft PowerpointPresentation SoftwareCookingHospitality
  • Lead Chef

    Swindon

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationDBS Check ProcessingFood HygieneCOSHH ComplianceSafeguarding ProceduresStock Ordering+5 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementBarista ExperienceFood HygieneFood SafetyFood Preparation
  • Head Chef

    Swindon

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Safety

    Skills

    LeadershipOrganisational SkillsBakingCulinary ExperienceCookingKitchen Experience
  • CDP Chef

    Swindon

    Licenses & certifications

    Restaurant ManagementOCRManufacturingFood Service ManagementHospitalityBar Management+4 more

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsDriving LicenceClient Relationship ManagementCustomer Relationship ManagementRelationship Management
  • Team Member

    Swindon

    Licenses & certifications

    First AidCar up to 3.5 TonnesSIAFirst Aid CertificationDriving Licence

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsKitchen ManagementCustomer Service
  • Sous Chef

    Swindon

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    LeadershipOrganisational SkillsCookingKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyFood Preparation

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

The average time to fill a chef role is 74 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: communication skills, cooking and leadership.

What licenses or certifications are common for a chef?

Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Food Hygiene and Food Safety.

What are some job titles related to chefs?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: lead chef, main cook and bar manager / drinks operations manager.

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 16 years of professional experience.

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