Chefs for hire in Hamilton, ON
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Most popular skills
Leadership8%Kitchen Experience7%Time Management6%Education level
High school diploma or GED37%Vocational or technical training34%Bachelor's degree20%Years of experience
More than 10 years54%6-10 years32%3-5 years8%Current company
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Time at current job
2-5 years38%More than 5 years26%Less than a year21%
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Last updated: Sep. 14, 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Hamilton, ON: $75,261 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $53,184 – $106,503 yearly
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Sous Chef
Hamilton, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Smart ServeWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationCPRCPR Certification+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementManagementTeam ManagementPersonnel ManagementCustomer Relationship ManagementClient InteractionChef de Partie
Hamilton, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
AED CertificationChef ExperienceLeadershipFood Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationFine Dining Experience+5 moreSkills
Training & DevelopmentCookingMeal PreparationProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceMicrosoft ExcelSenior Sous Chef
Burlington, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Smart ServeForkliftFood Handler CertificationDrivingFood Safety CertificationDriving Licence+1 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsFood IndustryKitchen ExperienceFood PreparationSous Chef
Burlington, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
FoodsafeWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFood Handler CertificationFood HandlingSkills
LeadershipInventory ControlInventory ManagementQuality ControlStaff TrainingTraining & DevelopmentHead Chef
Hamilton, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Chef ExperienceFood ManagementProfessional Kitchen ExperienceRestaurant ExperienceFood Service ExperienceSkills
Meal PlanningItalian CuisinePersonal Chef/ Caterer
Hamilton, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Salesforce PlatformSalesforceFood SafetySkills
LeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCustomer Relationship BuildingCustomer Relationship ManagementTeam Leadership
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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 time management.
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, senior sous chef and personal chef/ caterer.
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 Hamilton, ON, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 14 years of professional experience.
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