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Most popular skills

Kitchen Experience 10%
Cooking 8%
Food Safety 7%

Education level

Vocational or technical training 39%
High school diploma or GED 27%
Bachelor's degree 24%

Years of experience

Less than 1 year 4%
1-2 years 4%
3-5 years 16%

Current company

416 Snack Bar Short Turn
Carriage House
Club at North Halton

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 29%
1-2 years 26%
2-5 years 29%

Browse Indeed's database of 1,458 profiles for Chefs in Hamilton, ON

Last updated: Jul. 12, 2026

Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Hamilton, ON: $61,696 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $45,705$83,283 yearly

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Sous Chef

Hamilton, Ontario

Licenses & certifications

WHMIS CertificationFood Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationFood Safety CertificationCPR CertificationFood Safety

Skills

CaulkingCookingMicrosoft ExcelCleaningFood PreparationEnglish

Senior Sous Chef

Burlington, Ontario

Licenses & certifications

ForkliftSmart ServeFood Handler CertificationDrivingFood Safety CertificationDriving Licence

Skills

Kitchen ExperienceFood PreparationCookingRestaurant ExperienceManagementMeat Cutting

Assistant Front Office Manager

Hamilton, Ontario

Licenses & certifications

WHMIS CertificationServingHospitalityFood Safety CertificationFood Safety

Skills

Shift ManagementFood ServiceServingSupervising ExperienceCash HandlingPOS

Chef

Hamilton, Ontario

Licenses & certifications

Smart ServeAED CertificationFirst Aid CertificationFood Handler CertificationCPR Certification

Skills

CookingLeadershipKitchen ExperienceFood PreparationRestaurant Experience

Sous Chef

Burlington, Ontario

Licenses & certifications

FoodsafeWHMIS CertificationFood HandlingFood Handler Certification

Skills

Quality ControlServingTraining & DevelopmentRestaurant ExperienceKitchen ExperienceLeadership

Food Service Supervisor

Hamilton, Ontario

Licenses & certifications

Food Handler CertificationHospitalityDriving LicenceFood Safety

Skills

Customer ServiceServingCommunication SkillsFood SafetyInventory ControlEnglish

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

The average time to fill a chef role is 165 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 food safety.

What licenses or certifications are common for a chef?

Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Handler Certification, WHMIS Certification 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, cook II and assistant front office manager.

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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