Chefs for hire in Telford

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    623

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Cooking11%
    Kitchen Experience9%
    Communication Skills6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED48%
    Vocational or technical training40%
    Master's degree7%
  • Years of experience

    6-10 years40%
    More than 10 years30%
    1-2 years20%
  • Current company

    The Brewery Inn
    Telford golf and spa hotel
    White Hart Ironbridge
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year40%
    1-2 years30%
    2-5 years30%

Browse Indeed's database of 623 profiles for Chefs in Telford

Last updated: 11 Oct 2026

Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Telford: £33,109 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,447 – £43,077 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Chef de Partie

    Telford

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsFood PreparationCookingKnife SkillsFood Safety
  • Sous Chef

    Telford

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsLeadershipCookingKitchen ExperienceFood PreparationRestaurant Experience
  • CDP Chef

    Telford

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Communication SkillsKitchen ExperienceDaycare ExperienceSocial WorkCookingKnife Skills
  • Junior Sous Chef

    Telford

    Licenses & certifications

    Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    CookingProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceCulinary ExperienceKnife SkillsManagement
  • Chef

    Telford

    Licenses & certifications

    COVID-19 ProtocolsCookingIndian CuisineFood Safety

    Skills

    LeadershipFood SafetyKitchen ExperienceCookingChef ExperienceProfessional Kitchen Experience
  • Chef manager

    Telford

    Licenses & certifications

    NVQCookingDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateFood Preparation

    Skills

    LeadershipOrganisational SkillsCookingFood PreparationNVQFood Safety

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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, kitchen experience and communication skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for chefs?

Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate and Level 2 in Food Safety.

What are some job titles related to chefs?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: chef de partie, chef manager and junior 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 Telford, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a chef?

Most chefs have 10 years of professional experience.

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