Chefs for hire in Hamilton, ON
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Most popular skills
Leadership8%Kitchen Experience6%Cooking6%Education level
Vocational or technical training32%High school diploma or GED32%Bachelor's degree18%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%6-10 years20%3-5 years10%Current company
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2-5 years50%More than 5 years25%Less than a year13%
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Last updated: Sep. 20, 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Hamilton, ON: $75,495 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $53,516 – $106,502 yearly
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Junior Sous Chef
Hamilton, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Food Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationSanitationCPRFood Safety CertificationCPR Certification+1 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsFood IndustryCookingManagementSous Chef
Hamilton, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Food Handler CertificationFood SafetySkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementCulinary ExperienceKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyBanquet ExperienceSous Chef
Burlington, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Food Handler CertificationFood HandlingFood SafetySkills
LeadershipTime ManagementKitchen ExperienceManagementTeam ManagementInventory ControlHead Chef
Hamilton, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
MIG WeldingFood Handler CertificationFood SafetyWeldingSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsManagementTeam ManagementInventory ControlPersonal Chef/ Caterer
Hamilton, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Salesforce PlatformSalesforceFood SafetySkills
LeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCustomer Relationship BuildingCustomer Relationship ManagementTeam LeadershipSous Chef
Hamilton, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Smart ServeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Kitchen ExperienceCulinary ExperienceBanquet ExperienceFood PreparationFood SafetySupervising Experience
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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 cooking.
What licenses or certifications are common for chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Handler Certification, Food Safety and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: sous chef, junior sous chef and personal chef/ caterer.
What level of education is common for a chef?
Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a chef in Hamilton, ON, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 15 years of professional experience.
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