Chefs for hire in Hamilton, ON
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Most popular skills
Kitchen Experience6%Cooking5%Leadership4%Education level
High school diploma or GED34%Vocational or technical training31%Bachelor's degree25%Years of experience
Less than a year8%1-2 years14%3-5 years14%Current company
Farm Boy
The French40 Public HouseTime at current job
Less than a year17%1-2 years30%2-5 years30%
Browse Indeed's database of 2,729 profiles for Chefs in Hamilton, ON
Last updated: Aug. 3, 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Hamilton, ON: $73,526 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $51,881 – $104,202 yearly
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Chef
Hamilton, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Smart ServeWHMIS CertificationFirst Aid CertificationFood HandlingFood Handler CertificationCPR CertificationSkills
CookingLeadershipKitchen ExperienceFood PreparationRestaurant ExperienceTraining & DevelopmentHead Chef
Hamilton, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Smart ServeCoachingFood Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationHACCPHACCP CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsMeal PreparationFood Service ExperienceFood PreparationHACCPClinic Nurse
Hamilton, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftWarehouse ExperienceOrder PickerDrivingStockingStackingSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsWorkplace Safety PoliciesPower DrillsTape Measure ProficiencyDrillsChef Manager/ Assistant Store manager
Hamilton, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFood HandlingFood SafetySkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCookingKitchen ExperienceMeal Preparationchef
Hamilton, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Smart ServeFood Safety CertificationFood SafetySkills
Customer ServiceServingFood PreparationOrganizational SkillsE-CommerceCustomer SupportDoor to Door Sales Representative
Hamilton, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftDrivingDriving LicenceSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsBasic MathLeadershipForklift
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What's the average time to fill a chef role?
The average time to fill a chef role is 154 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: kitchen experience, cooking and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for a chef?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: First Aid Certification, Smart Serve and Food Handler Certification.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: door to door sales representative, personal chef/ caterer and chef de partie.
What level of education is common for a chef?
High school diploma or GED 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 11 years of professional experience.
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