Chefs for hire in Swindon
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Most popular skills
Cooking8%Leadership6%Communication Skills6%Education level
Vocational or technical training39%High school diploma or GED36%Bachelor's degree17%Years of experience
More than 10 years40%3-5 years30%Less than a year10%Current company
Marstons Plc
Sodexo
The Ridge Bar & Grill
Time at current job
2-5 years75%Less than a year13%1-2 years13%
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Last updated: 11 Oct 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Swindon: £38,477 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £29,320 – £50,493 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Chef
Swindon
Licenses & certifications
Level 2 in Professional CookeryDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 3 in Professional CookeryLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
CookingKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsChef de Partie
Swindon
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateFood Safety+1 moreSkills
CookingKitchen ExperienceBakingKnife SkillsManagementTraining & DevelopmentCook/Chef
Swindon
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneSafeguarding CertificationCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicencePrevent Duty Guidance+4 moreSkills
Microsoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareCookingBakingKitchen ExperienceChef
Swindon
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingCookingHead chef
Swindon
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateRisk AssessmentLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Kitchen ManagementBakingCookingKnife SkillsMeal PreparationProfessional Kitchen ExperienceChef
Swindon
Licenses & certifications
SSSTSFirst Aid at WorkPrimaveraFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationPMP+3 moreSkills
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What's the average time to fill a chef role?
The average time to fill a chef role is 73 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, leadership and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Food Hygiene and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: chef de partie, head chef and cook/chef.
What level of education is common for a chef?
Vocational or technical training 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 8 years of professional experience.
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