Sous Chefs for hire in Basildon
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Most popular skills
Cooking14%Kitchen Experience11%Knife Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED61%Vocational or technical training25%Bachelor's degree6%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years10%3-5 years12%Current company
Lounges
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Time at current job
Less than a year19%1-2 years28%2-5 years31%
Browse Indeed's database of 77 profiles for Sous Chefs in Basildon
Last updated: 26 Jul 2026
Sous Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Basildon: £36,896 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £30,936 – £44,004 yearly
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CDP/ Sous Chef/ Head Chef
Wickford
Licenses & certifications
Level 2 in Professional CookeryBTECNVQCookingFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Food PreparationTime ManagementCookingKitchen ExperienceKitchen ManagementFood SafetySous chef
Laindon
Licenses & certifications
NVQCookingFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
LeadershipDrivingSous Chef
Basildon
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Food PreparationKitchen ExperienceKitchen ManagementLeadershipCustomer ServiceSupervising ExperienceChef
Billericay
Licenses & certifications
NVQCookingPersonal LicenceSkills
Kitchen ExperienceCookingChef de Partie
Benfleet
Licenses & certifications
CSCSConstruction ExperienceSkills
CookingMentoringMicrosoft OfficeCustomer ServiceCash HandlingFood PreparationSous Chef French Martini
Benfleet
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationNVQSkills
HospitalityCateringManagementCustomer ServiceComplaint HandlingCash Handling
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What's the average time to fill a sous chef role?
The average time to fill a sous chef role is 50 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do sous chefs tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a sous chef include: cooking, kitchen experience and knife skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a sous chef?
Common licenses or certifications for sous chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, NVQ and Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate.
What are some job titles related to sous chefs?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to sous chefs include: chef and chef de partie.
What level of education is common for a sous chef?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a sous chef in Basildon, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a sous chef?
Most sous chefs have 12 years of professional experience.
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