Chefs for hire in Ajax, ON

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  • Most popular skills

    Leadership8%
    Kitchen Experience8%
    Food Safety5%
  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training37%
    High school diploma or GED26%
    Bachelor's degree26%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years70%
    6-10 years20%
    3-5 years10%
  • Current company

    The Butcher Chef
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  • Time at current job

    2-5 years57%
    More than 5 years29%
    Less than a year14%

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Last updated: Sep. 20, 2026

Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Ajax, ON: $74,864 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $54,368$103,086 yearly

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  • Sushi Chef

    Toronto, Ontario

    Licenses & certifications

    FoodsafeWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFood Handler CertificationFood Safety CertificationFood Safety

    Skills

    LeadershipQuality AssuranceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsCulinary ExperienceKitchen Experience
  • Sous Chef

    Whitby, Ontario

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationFood Handler CertificationCPRCPR Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipDelegationBasic Knife SkillsFood PreparationFood SafetyCooking
  • Sous Chef/ Grill Cook

    Toronto, Ontario

    Licenses & certifications

    WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFood Handler CertificationHACCPItalianFood Safety+3 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementGrillingCookingKitchen ExperienceTeam CoordinationFood Preparation
  • Pastry Sous Chef

    Toronto, Ontario

    Licenses & certifications

    Smart ServeWHMIS CertificationGoogle Analytics CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsLeadershipFirst Aid Certification+5 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementPhone EtiquetteAdobe Creative Suite
  • Executive Chef

    Markham, Ontario

    Licenses & certifications

    Smart ServeFirst Aid CertificationFood Handler CertificationCPRCPR CertificationFood Safety

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsCulinary ExperienceKitchen ExperienceBanquet ExperienceCatering ExperiencePurchasing
  • Sous Chef

    Whitby, Ontario

    Licenses & certifications

    Smart ServeFood Handler CertificationHACCPFood Safety CertificationFood SafetyServsafe+1 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsWHMIS CertificationSmart ServeSchedule Management

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What's the average time to fill a chef role?

The average time to fill a chef role is 174 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: leadership, kitchen experience and food safety.

What licenses or certifications are common for chefs?

Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Handler Certification, Food Safety and Smart Serve.

What are some job titles related to chefs?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: sous chef, sushi chef and pastry sous chef.

What level of education is common for a chef?

Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a chef in Ajax, ON, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a chef?

Most chefs have 16 years of professional experience.

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