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Most popular skills

Cooking 6%
Food Safety 6%
Kitchen Experience 5%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 31%
Bachelor's degree 29%
Vocational or technical training 29%

Years of experience

Less than 1 year 6%
1-2 years 8%
3-5 years 14%

Current company

Graffiti Market
Stockyards Brew Hall
Aberfoyle Mill

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 25%
1-2 years 29%
2-5 years 29%

Browse Indeed's database of 1,009 profiles for Chefs in Kitchener, ON

Last updated: Jul. 12, 2026

Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Kitchener, ON: $61,435 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $46,385$81,367 yearly

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Maintenance Technician (Field Service and Diagnostics)

Waterloo, Ontario

Licenses & certifications

Class G LicenceAED CertificationFirst Aid CertificationFood Safety CertificationCPR CertificationFood Safety

Skills

CookingFood SafetyProduct ManagementOrganizational SkillsMaintenanceHandyman Experience

Chef

Kitchener, Ontario

Licenses & certifications

ForkliftSmart ServeWHMIS CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPR CertificationProserve

Skills

Food ServiceServingKitchen ExperienceFood PreparationMeal PreparationCooking

Lead Hand

Kitchener, Ontario

Licenses & certifications

Food HandlingManufacturingMicrosoft ExcelFood Safety CertificationFood SafetyHACCP Certification

Skills

LeadershipTraining & DevelopmentFood SafetyPackagingManufacturingMaterials Handling

Kitchen Manager/Chef

Waterloo, Ontario

Licenses & certifications

Human ResourcesWHMIS CertificationPower BICustomer ServiceCorporate FinancePython

Skills

COBOLDB2Customer ServiceCash HandlingMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft Word

Shipper

Kitchener, Ontario

Licenses & certifications

ForkliftFirst Aid CertificationReach TruckFood Safety CertificationCPR CertificationFood Safety

Skills

Time ManagementPOSTraining & DevelopmentOrder PickingWarehouse ExperienceShipping & Receiving

Chef

Waterloo, Ontario

Licenses & certifications

Smart ServeWHMIS CertificationFood HandlingFirst Aid CertificationCPR CertificationWorking at Heights Certificate

Skills

CashieringCleaningLoad & UnloadHeavy LiftingWarehouse ExperiencePackaging

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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: cooking, food safety and kitchen experience.

What licenses or certifications are common for a chef?

Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: First Aid Certification, Food Handler Certification and CPR Certification.

What are some job titles related to chefs?

According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: line/prep cook, private personal assistant and food production & sanitation worker.

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 Kitchener, ON, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a chef?

Most chefs have 7 years of professional experience.

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