Chefs for hire in Swindon
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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, UKBassett down complexBaxter 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 LicenceSkills
Microsoft WordWord ProcessingMicrosoft PowerpointPresentation SoftwareCookingHospitalityLead Chef
Swindon
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationDBS Check ProcessingFood HygieneCOSHH ComplianceSafeguarding ProceduresStock Ordering+5 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementBarista ExperienceFood HygieneFood SafetyFood PreparationHead Chef
Swindon
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsBakingCulinary ExperienceCookingKitchen ExperienceCDP Chef
Swindon
Licenses & certifications
Restaurant ManagementOCRManufacturingFood Service ManagementHospitalityBar Management+4 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsDriving LicenceClient Relationship ManagementCustomer Relationship ManagementRelationship ManagementTeam Member
Swindon
Licenses & certifications
First AidCar up to 3.5 TonnesSIAFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsKitchen ManagementCustomer ServiceSous Chef
Swindon
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
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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