Chefs for hire
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Leadership10%Time Management5%Organizational Skills5%Education level
Vocational or technical training34%High school diploma or GED31%Bachelor's degree24%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%6-10 years30%1-2 years10%Current company
116 bistroAberfoyle Mill
BLUE WATER SUSHI LIMITEDTime at current job
2-5 years67%Less than a year17%More than 5 years17%
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Last updated: Sep. 28, 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in CA: $79,086 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $51,868 – $120,586 yearly
*Indeed data (CA)
Culinary Chef.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Food Handler CertificationFood Safety CertificationFood SafetyHACCP CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsRestaurant ExperienceHACCPFood SafetySous Chef
Calgary, Alberta
Licenses & certifications
Fire Safety CertificationFood Safety CertificationFood SafetyFire SafetySkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareFood PreparationChef
Calgary, Alberta
Licenses & certifications
HACCPFood Safety CertificationFood SafetyHACCP CertificationSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsQuality AssuranceCost ManagementInventory ControlChef
Montréal, Quebec Province
Licenses & certifications
FoodsafeFood Handler CertificationDrivingCPRCPR CertificationDriving Licence+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsFood IndustryDecision MakingCustomer ServiceChef
Campbellville, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Food Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationFrenchSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsCookingFrenchEnglishKitchen ExperienceProduction Chef / Lead Event Chef
Burnaby, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Food Handler CertificationServing IT RightDriving LicenceFood SafetySkills
LeadershipSpanishItalian CuisineItalianCatering ExperienceKitchen Experience
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What's the average time to fill a chef role?
The average time to fill a chef role is 168 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, time management and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Safety, Food Handler Certification and Food Safety Certification.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: production chef / lead event chef, sous chef and chef de partie.
What level of education is common for a chef?
Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a chef in Canada, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 14 years of professional experience.
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