Chefs for hire
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Most popular skills
Leadership10%Time Management6%Kitchen Experience6%Education level
High school diploma or GED42%Vocational or technical training27%Bachelor's degree18%Years of experience
Less than a year14%1-2 years10%3-5 years24%Current company
Ancaster Mill
Antler Kitchen and BarAU VIEUX DULUTH
Time at current job
Less than a year15%1-2 years23%2-5 years35%
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Last updated: Aug. 30, 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in CA: $78,671 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $51,557 – $120,043 yearly
*Indeed data (CA)
Line Chef
Toronto, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
SecurityCommunication SkillsDrivingSafety and Uniformed Services ExperienceSecurity Guard LicenceDriving LicenceSkills
Kitchen ExperienceRestaurant ExperiencePOSFood PreparationFitness Training or Instruction ExperienceSports and Fitness Instruction ExperienceExecutive Chef
Oshawa, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Smart ServeAED CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFood Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPR+2 moreSkills
First Aid CertificationFood IndustryLeadershipMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft WordComputer OperationAdministrative Chef / Sous Chef
Squamish, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
FoodsafeClass 5 LicenceDrivingInternal AuditsDriving LicenceSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsProcess ImprovementSix SigmaContinuous ImprovementSous Chef
Surrey, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
FoodsafeDrivingDriving LicenceFood SafetySkills
LeadershipFood IndustryTime ManagementHeavy LiftingPublic RelationsOrganizing EventsSous Chef
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Licenses & certifications
FoodsafeFood SafetyProserveSkills
Time ManagementSupervising ExperienceKitchen ExperienceBanquet ExperienceFood SafetyManagementCommi Chef
Vancouver, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Information SecurityAnti-Money LaunderingRisk ManagementSkills
Communication SkillsCold CallingOutbound CallingDecision MakingCopy EditingProofreading
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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 181 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: leadership, time management and kitchen experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for a chef?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Driving, Driving Licence 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: line chef, sous chef and administrative chef / 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 13 years of professional experience.
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