Chefs for hire in Wigan
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Most popular skills
Cooking9%Kitchen Experience8%Food Preparation7%Education level
High school diploma or GED53%Vocational or technical training31%Bachelor's degree6%Years of experience
Less than a year10%1-2 years10%3-5 years22%Current company
(PIZZA/STARTERS STATION) Retreat AdlingtonAllerton Manor Golf ClubAntico fonoTime at current job
Less than a year18%1-2 years39%2-5 years27%
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Last updated: 12 Aug 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Wigan: £37,281 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £29,236 – £47,539 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Chef de Partie/Sous Chef
Westhoughton
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Food PreparationKitchen ExperienceCustomer ServiceCustomer RetentionCustomer Loyalty BuildingFood HandlingChef Submariner
Wigan
Licenses & certifications
EngineeringLevel 2 in Professional CookeryNVQManagementFood SafetyOrganisational SkillsSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipCustomer ServiceFood PreparationDrivingChef de Partie
Wigan
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetyRestaurant ExperienceSkills
Customer ServiceFront DeskSalesRetail SalesCommunication SkillsMicrosoft Office SuiteFront of House Staff And Chef
Wigan
Licenses & certifications
ServingNVQBakingSkills
Communication SkillsKitchen ExperienceBakingCookingKnife SkillsBartendingMotor Vehicle Technician
Atherton
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftReach TruckCounterbalance Forklift Truck OperationSkills
ITComputer SkillsLoad & UnloadForkliftUnloadingWarehouse ExperienceJunior Sous Chef
Wigan
Licenses & certifications
Category AM LicenceCategory BE LicenceDriving LicenceSkills
CookingKnife SkillsKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyFood PreparationFood Production
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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 food preparation.
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: motor vehicle technician, junior sous chef and chef de partie/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 Wigan, 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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