Chefs for hire in Worcester

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    715

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Cooking
    9%
    Leadership
    6%
    Communication Skills
    5%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    47%
    Vocational or technical training
    37%
    Bachelor's degree
    8%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    50%
    Less than a year
    30%
    1-2 years
    10%
  • Current company

    • Bupa Nursing Care Home
    • Mitchells & Butlers
    • Marstons
  • Time at current job

    1-2 years
    60%
    Less than a year
    20%
    2-5 years
    20%

Browse Indeed's database of 715 profiles for Chefs in Worcester

Last updated: 8 Nov 2026

Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Worcester: £34,577 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £27,647 – £43,245 yearly
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*Indeed data (GB)

  • Head Chef and Kitchen Manager

    Worcester

    Licenses & certifications

    NVQPersonal Licence

    Skills

    CookingProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceCulinary ExperienceBakingPOS
  • Chef

    Worcester

    Licenses & certifications

    Team ManagementNVQTeam LeadershipManagementFood SafetyHealth and Safety Experience

    Skills

    HospitalityCateringCookingProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceManagement
  • Chef

    Worcester

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    CookingInventory ControlBakingManagementKnife SkillsTraining & Development
  • Sous Chef (Acting Manager Cover)

    Worcester

    Licenses & certifications

    COSHH ComplianceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    LeadershipCost ControlMenu PlanningHACCPCatering ManagementManagement
  • Chef

    Worcester

    Licenses & certifications

    NVQDriving LicenceCategory B1 Licence

    Skills

    LeadershipMenu PlanningBudget ManagementCost ControlBudgetingInventory Control
  • Head Chef

    Worcester

    Licenses & certifications

    SIAPersonal Licence

    Skills

    LeadershipCost ManagementBudget ManagementManagementInventory ControlFood Service Team 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, leadership and communication skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for chefs?

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

What are some job titles related to chefs?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: head chef, head chef and kitchen manager and sous chef (acting manager cover).

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 Worcester, 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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