Head Chefs for hire in Blackburn
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Most popular skills
Cooking11%Kitchen Experience7%Organisational Skills7%Education level
Vocational or technical training48%High school diploma or GED43%Bachelor's degree9%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%6-10 years40%Less than a year10%Current company
Greene King
Brunning and price
Each other care
Time at current job
1-2 years38%More than 5 years38%2-5 years25%
Browse Indeed's database of 201 profiles for Head Chefs in Blackburn
Last updated: 19 Oct 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Blackburn: £34,245 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £46,271 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Chef De Partie
Darwen
Licenses & certifications
BTECFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Time ManagementOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsCookingKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsJunior Sous Chef
Accrington
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationCOSHH CompliancePersonal Protective Equipment (PPE)Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificatePrevent Duty GuidanceFood Hygiene Certificate+1 moreSkills
Food PreparationFood SafetyCulinary ExperienceCookingKitchen ExperienceMeal PreparationRelief Chef de Partie - Agency Chef - Temp Chef
Blackburn
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Food PreparationCookingCulinary ExperienceFood SafetyKitchen ExperienceRestaurant ExperienceChef
Blackburn
Licenses & certifications
NVQFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Communication SkillsBakingCookingProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsRoaming Head Chef
Blackburn
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesNVQHospitalityDriving LicenceLevel 3 Food Hygiene Certificate+1 moreSkills
Kitchen ManagementFood SafetyFood HandlingFood PreparationCookingCulinary ExperienceChef
Darwen
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceInfection Prevention & ControlLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateHACCPFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate+1 moreSkills
CookingBakingKnife SkillsKitchen ExperiencePizza ExperienceManual Handling
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What's the average time to fill a head chef role?
The average time to fill a head chef role is 53 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do head chefs tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a head chef include: cooking, kitchen experience and organisational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for head chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for head chefs include: NVQ, Food Hygiene Certificate and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to head chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to head chefs include: chef, chef de partie and junior sous chef.
What level of education is common for a head chef?
Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a head chef in Blackburn, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a head chef?
Most head chefs have 14 years of professional experience.
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