Chefs for hire in Dartmouth, NS
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Most popular skills
Leadership8%Kitchen Experience8%Food Safety7%Education level
Vocational or technical training44%High school diploma or GED25%Bachelor's degree19%Years of experience
Less than a year6%1-2 years8%3-5 years20%Current company
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Time at current job
Less than a year23%1-2 years23%2-5 years43%
Browse Indeed's database of 907 profiles for Chefs in Dartmouth, NS
Last updated: Sep. 10, 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Dartmouth, NS: $69,234 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $51,496 – $93,082 yearly
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Head Chef
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
Smart ServeWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsLeadershipFood Handler CertificationFirst Aid Certification+2 moreSkills
LeadershipFood IndustryFood HandlingFood SafetyRestaurant ExperienceServingChef de Partie
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFood HandlingFood Handler CertificationHACCPFood Safety+1 moreSkills
Kitchen ExperienceFood PreparationServingFood Service ExperienceCookingFood SafetyChef
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsEmergency MedicineChurch ExperienceFood SafetyAED CertificationReligious and Spiritual Experience+7 moreSkills
Time ManagementBakingInventory ControlInventory ManagementCookingCake DecoratingHead chef
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
FoodsafeChef ExperienceFood Handler CertificationCookingMeal PreparationFood Safety Certification+3 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipItalianKitchen ExperienceCookingMeal PreparationRestaurant Chef de Cuisine/ Manager
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationCPRCPR CertificationFood Safety+1 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementGuest ServicesTeam LeadershipCoachingTeam ManagementChef de Cuisine
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
FoodsafeWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationCPRCPR Certification+1 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsMentoringBudgetingChef ExperienceProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen Experience
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What's the average time to fill a chef role?
The average time to fill a chef role is 175 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, kitchen experience and food safety.
What licenses or certifications are common for a chef?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Safety, Food Handler 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: head chef, sous chef and chef de partie.
What level of education is common for a chef?
Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a chef in Dartmouth, NS, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 17 years of professional experience.
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