Chefs for hire
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Most popular skills
Cooking7%Kitchen Experience7%Restaurant Experience6%Education level
High school diploma or GED53%Bachelor's degree22%Vocational or technical training13%Years of experience
Less than 1 year6%1-2 years12%3-5 years22%Current company
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Time at current job
Less than 1 year14%1-2 years31%2-5 years42%
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Last updated: Jul. 15, 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in CA: $63,305 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $40,171 – $110,936 yearly
*Indeed data (CA)
Sous Chef
Saanichton, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
FoodsafeWHMIS CertificationServingFirst Aid CertificationDrivingServing IT RightSkills
CookingRestaurant ExperienceKitchen ExperienceTime ManagementPOSFood PreparationChef
Vancouver, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
FoodsafeServingLeadershipFirst Aid CertificationRecruitingServing IT RightSkills
Microsoft ExcelGoogle DocsRestaurant ExperienceMicros POSPOSAloha POSSous Chef
Vancouver, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Bachelor'sFirst Aid CertificationBusinessFood Safety CertificationFood SafetyHospitality ManagementSkills
Inventory ManagementHospitalityServingSupervising ExperienceTraining & DevelopmentCustomer ServiceChef
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Licenses & certifications
Class 5 LicenceDrivingFood Safety CertificationDriving LicenceFood SafetySkills
CookingRestaurant ExperienceKitchen ExperienceManagementFood SafetyLoader OperationExecutive Sous Chef
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Licenses & certifications
AED CertificationFirst Aid CertificationFood Handler CertificationCPR CertificationSmart ChoicesSkills
Microsoft OfficeCustomer ServiceServingMarketingPower ToolsCookingChef de Partie
Vancouver, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
ServingServing IT RightFood Safety CertificationFood SafetySkills
Customer ServiceServingMicrosoft OfficePOSMicrosoft WordBarista Experience
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What is Indeed Smart Sourcing?
Smart Sourcing is a tool that can help you find the right candidates for your open roles and reach out to them directly. Search resumes, and get a list of candidates whose qualifications, requirements and preferences match the job criteria you're looking for.
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What's the average time to fill a chef role?
The average time to fill a chef role is 163 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, kitchen experience and restaurant experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for a chef?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: First Aid Certification, Foodsafe 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: sous chef, sushi chef and executive 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 Canada, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 9 years of professional experience.
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