Chefs for hire in York
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Most popular skills
Cooking13%Kitchen Experience9%Communication Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED43%Vocational or technical training26%Bachelor's degree20%Years of experience
Less than a year6%1-2 years6%3-5 years24%Current company
YCL- York University07 03 2012 Royal Hotel,7bone Burger Co
Time at current job
Less than a year17%1-2 years23%2-5 years40%
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Last updated: 12 Aug 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in York: £33,907 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £27,983 – £41,085 yearly
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Ward Manager
York
Licenses & certifications
NMCNursingWorking with Individuals with Mental Health ConditionsCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaInfection Prevention & ControlExperience Working with Individuals with Neurodevelopmental DisordersHead Chef/Kitchen Manager
York
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
LeadershipCookingFood SafetyFood ProductionCulinary ExperienceFood PreparationChef
York
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneDBS Check ProcessingCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
LeadershipFood PreparationFood SafetyKitchen ExperienceCookingRestaurant ExperienceChef de Partie
York
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipCookingChef
York
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsCookingKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyChef ExperienceCommis Chef
York
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
CookingKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyFood PreparationKnife SkillsEnglish
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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 communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a Chef?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Driving Licence and Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: commis chef, chef de partie and ward manager.
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 York, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a Chef?
Most chefs have 9 years of professional experience.
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