Chefs for hire in Waterloo, ON
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Most popular skills
Kitchen Experience6%Cooking6%Food Safety5%Education level
High school diploma or GED49%Vocational or technical training30%Bachelor's degree19%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years18%3-5 years24%Current company
Loloan Lobby Bar7th Anchor Takout and CateringAberfoyle Mill
Time at current job
Less than a year24%1-2 years29%2-5 years41%
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Last updated: Aug. 3, 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Waterloo, ON: $72,816 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $49,889 – $106,278 yearly
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Chef
Waterloo, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Smart ServeWHMIS CertificationFood HandlingFirst Aid CertificationCPR CertificationWorking at Heights CertificateSkills
CashieringCleaningLoad & UnloadHeavy LiftingWarehouse ExperiencePackagingSous Chef
Kitchener, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Smart ServeForkliftFirst Aid CertificationFood HandlingNegotiationDriving LicenceSkills
Food IndustryMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerpointPresentation SoftwareChef
Kitchener, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Food Handler CertificationDrivingDriving LicenceFood SafetySkills
Kitchen ExperienceCookingRestaurant ExperienceQuick Service & Fast Food Restaurant ExperienceFood Service ExperienceTime ManagementChef
Kitchener, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Food Handler CertificationFood HandlingCookingFood SafetySkills
Catering ExperienceCookingFood PreparationFood SafetyKitchen ExperienceFood HandlingJunior Sous Chef
Kitchener, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Smart ServeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Food Handler CertificationSmart ServeVendor ManagementMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerpointBudgetingReceptionist Donor Screener
Kitchener, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Food Handler CertificationFood SafetySkills
LeadershipCake DecoratingBakingSanitationFood SafetyInventory Control
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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 food safety.
What licenses or certifications are common for a chef?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Handler Certification, Food Safety and Smart Serve.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: sous chef, co-owner & prep chef and junior sous chef.
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 Waterloo, ON, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 10 years of professional experience.
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