Chefs for hire in Kitchener, ON
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Most popular skills
Leadership7%Time Management7%Communication Skills6%Education level
Vocational or technical training38%High school diploma or GED36%Bachelor's degree21%Years of experience
6-10 years30%More than 10 years30%1-2 years20%Current company
Aberfoyle Mill
Cattlehorn Grill and barLangdon Hall Country House Hotel & Spa
Time at current job
Less than a year57%1-2 years29%2-5 years14%
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Last updated: Oct. 9, 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Kitchener, ON: $77,824 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $55,248 – $109,624 yearly
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Chef de Partie (CDP)
Waterloo, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Red SealCommunication SkillsLeadershipFood Handler CertificationInterprovincial Red Seal EndorsementHospitality+4 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementKitchen ExperienceProcess ImprovementHotel ExperienceExecutive Chef
Kitchener, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
FoodsafeEngineeringFood Handler CertificationFood SafetySkills
Food IndustryLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCookingFood SafetyRestaurant ExperienceSous Chef
Waterloo, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Smart ServeRed SealKitchen ExperienceFood Handler CertificationInterprovincial Red Seal EndorsementSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsFood SafetyFood PreparationWorkplace Safety PoliciesGrillingExecutive Sous Chef
Kitchener, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Smart ServeFood Handler CertificationFood Safety CertificationServsafeSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsMathTeam MotivationWriting SkillsSous Chef
Kitchener, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Red SealFood Handler CertificationInterprovincial Red Seal EndorsementSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementPlatingFood Service ExperienceMenu BudgetingServingMorning Chef
Waterloo, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Food Handler CertificationFood SafetySkills
Time ManagementOrder FulfillmentSchedule ManagementTeam CoordinationMathCulinary Experience
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What's the average time to fill a chef role?
The average time to fill a chef role is 169 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 communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for chefs?
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, morning chef and junior sous chef.
What level of education is common for a chef?
Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a chef in Kitchener, ON, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 7 years of professional experience.
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