Chefs for hire in Wakefield

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    622

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Cooking9%
    Kitchen Experience7%
    Time Management5%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED58%
    Vocational or technical training35%
    Bachelor's degree4%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year2%
    1-2 years12%
    3-5 years26%
  • Current company

    Mitchells & Butlers
    AMAZON
    Andersons ltd
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year14%
    1-2 years14%
    2-5 years54%

Browse Indeed's database of 622 profiles for Chefs in Wakefield

Last updated: 15 Aug 2026

Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Wakefield: £34,844 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £26,637£45,580 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Chef De Partie

    Wakefield

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneLevel 2 in Professional CookeryCar up to 3.5 TonnesNVQDrivingDriving Licence

    Skills

    Kitchen ManagementNutritionPipework AssemblyProduct RotationStock RotationMenu Planning
  • Chef

    Wakefield

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationFood HygieneNVQCustomer ServiceFood Hygiene CertificateRisk Analysis

    Skills

    Home HealthComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsPayroll SoftwareCare ExperienceCustomer Service
  • Pastry Commis Chef

    Dewsbury

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneServingFine-Dining Waiting ExperienceLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateFood and Beverage Service

    Skills

    Cash HandlingCustomer ServiceMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Access
  • Head chef

    Wakefield

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Food ExpeditingCookingMeal PreparationProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceKnife Skills
  • Bar Supervisor

    Ossett

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateCellar ManagementCleaningMaintenance

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceFood IndustryLeadershipTime ManagementBarista Experience
  • Chef/Team Leader

    Wakefield

    Licenses & certifications

    Car up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFrenchMathsGCSEEnglish

    Skills

    LeadershipOrganisational SkillsCulinary ExperienceKnife SkillsKitchen ExperienceCooking

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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 time management.

What licenses or certifications are common for a Chef?

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

What are some job titles related to chefs?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: chef de partie, restaurant manager and chef volunteer.

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 Wakefield, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a Chef?

Most chefs have 11 years of professional experience.

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