Chefs for hire in York
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Most popular skills
Cooking9%Kitchen Experience7%Food Preparation6%Education level
High school diploma or GED45%Vocational or technical training34%Bachelor's degree13%Years of experience
6-10 years40%More than 10 years40%Less than a year10%Current company
Mitchells & Butlers
Greeneking
Time at current job
Less than a year50%1-2 years50%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,062 profiles for Chefs in York
Last updated: 19 Oct 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in York: £34,284 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £28,133 – £41,779 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Chef
York
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneDBS Check ProcessingCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
LeadershipFood PreparationFood SafetyKitchen ExperienceCookingRestaurant ExperienceHead Chef
York
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsLeadershipCookingProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceHead Chef
York
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
CookingProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceCulinary ExperienceKnife SkillsEnglishSous Chef
York
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid CertificationNVQCPRHACCPLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate+2 moreSkills
CookingKitchen ExperienceFood ProductionKitchen ManagementFood SafetyCulinary ExperienceStarter/Dessert Chef
York
Licenses & certifications
Level 2 in Professional CookeryFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 3 in Professional CookeryLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
CookingKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyEnglishRestaurant ExperienceServingSous Chef
York
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationFood Safety and Hygiene RegulationsHACCPFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
CookingMenu PlanningCustomer ServiceKitchen ManagementQuality ControlFood Preparation
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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 chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate 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: sous chef, head chef and chef de partie.
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 11 years of professional experience.
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