Chefs for hire in Nanaimo, BC
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Most popular skills
Leadership9%Kitchen Experience7%Cooking5%Education level
Vocational or technical training38%High school diploma or GED35%Bachelor's degree15%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%Less than a year20%3-5 years10%Current company
Aramark
Berwick On The Lake
Black goose innTime at current job
2-5 years67%1-2 years17%More than 5 years17%
Browse Indeed's database of 371 profiles for Chefs in Nanaimo, BC
Last updated: Sep. 17, 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Nanaimo, BC: $94,310 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $69,164 – $128,599 yearly
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Head Chef
British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
FoodsafeFirst Aid CertificationCPRCPR CertificationLifeguard CertificationSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementKitchen ExperienceCulinary ExperienceCookingFood PreparationChef
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
FoodsafeFood Handler CertificationFood SafetySkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsFood IndustryCulinary ExperienceKitchen ExperienceCatering ExperienceSous Chef
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
FoodsafeFood SafetySkills
CookingMeal PreparationProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceCulinary ExperienceFood PreparationExecutive Chef
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
FoodsafeWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationFood SafetySkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareHead Chef/Kitchen Manager
Nanaimo A, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
FoodsafeFood SafetySkills
Time ManagementRestaurant ExperienceFood PreparationCookingKitchen ExperienceCulinary ExperienceHead Chef
Gabriola, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsSkills
CookingFood PreparationProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperiencePurchasingDigital Marketing
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What's the average time to fill a chef role?
The average time to fill a chef role is 172 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 cooking.
What licenses or certifications are common for chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Foodsafe, Food Safety 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 executive chef/owner.
What level of education is common for a chef?
Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a chef in Nanaimo, BC, 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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