Chefs for hire in Wakefield
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Most popular skills
- Cooking
- 8%
- Organisational Skills
- 7%
- Kitchen Experience
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 62%
- Vocational or technical training
- 28%
- Bachelor's degree
- 10%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 70%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
- Less than a year
- 10%
Current company
Holiday Inn leeds wakefield
Greene King
Mitchells & Butlers
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 33%
- 1-2 years
- 22%
- 2-5 years
- 22%
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Last updated: 8 Nov 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Wakefield: £34,506 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £27,014 – £44,077 yearly
- Find more information on Indeed Salaries
*Indeed data (GB)
Sous Chef
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
NVQFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Organisational SkillsTime ManagementCulinary ExperienceCookingKitchen ExperienceMeal PreparationSenior Chef
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganisational SkillsComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsMicrosoft Office SuiteChef de Partie
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
Level 2 in Professional CookeryBTECNVQSkills
Meal PreparationBanquet ExperienceFood PreparationCookingKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyHead Chef/Kitchen Manager
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
Cost ControlMicrosoft Office SuiteDriving LicenceMenu PlanningLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateHACCP+6 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareRestaurant ExperienceHead/Sous Chef
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLeadershipCommunication SkillsCost ManagementPricingCatering Manager
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
NEBOSHLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
NEBOSHLeadershipCommunication SkillsCompliance AuditsHealth and Safety InspectionRisk Management
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What's the average time to fill a chef role?
The average time to fill a chef role is 71 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, organisational skills and kitchen experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, NVQ 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, sous chef and head/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 Wakefield, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 17 years of professional experience.
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