Chefs for hire

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    103,342

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  • Most popular skills

    Leadership
    10%
    Time Management
    5%
    Organizational Skills
    5%
  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training
    44%
    High school diploma or GED
    26%
    Bachelor's degree
    18%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    60%
    6-10 years
    30%
    1-2 years
    10%
  • Current company

    • Hard Rock Casino Vancouver
    • Gardaworld signalisation
    • Sheraton Hotel
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    71%
    1-2 years
    14%
    More than 5 years
    14%

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Last updated: Oct. 26, 2026

Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in CA: $78,976 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $51,763 – $120,495 yearly

*Indeed data (CA)

  • Grill Chef

    Greenfield Park, Quebec Province

    Licenses & certifications

    FoodsafeFood Handler CertificationFood Safety Certification

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementKitchen ExperienceCookingEnglish
  • Executive Sous Chef - luxury hotel

    Lake Louise, Alberta

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Handler CertificationFood Safety CertificationHACCP Certification

    Skills

    Time ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipComputer SkillsKitchen ExperienceSales
  • Chef

    Calgary, Alberta

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Handler CertificationFood Safety CertificationHACCP Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCost ManagementInventory ControlSupplier Management Experience
  • Sous Chef

    Calgary, Alberta

    Licenses & certifications

    Fire Safety CertificationFood Safety Certification

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareFood Preparation
  • Chef de Partie

    Toronto, Ontario

    Licenses & certifications

    Class G LicenceWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFood Handler CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationDriving Licence

    Skills

    Kitchen ExperienceCookingFood PreparationFood SafetyFood HandlingCatering Experience
  • Chef

    Montréal, Quebec Province

    Licenses & certifications

    FoodsafeFood Handler CertificationCPRCPR CertificationDriving Licence

    Skills

    Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsDecision MakingCustomer ServiceTeam Coordination

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

The average time to fill a chef role is 161 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 Handler Certification, Foodsafe and Driving Licence.

What are some job titles related to chefs?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: personal chef, executive sous chef and executive sous chef - luxury hotel.

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 13 years of professional experience.

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