Chefs for hire in Nanaimo, BC

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    396

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    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Leadership8%
    Kitchen Experience6%
    Food Preparation5%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED35%
    Vocational or technical training26%
    Bachelor's degree26%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year8%
    1-2 years6%
    3-5 years6%
  • Current company

    Pacific Moon Rising/ Sous chef
    Arowhon Pines, Algonquin Park
    Best Buy
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year34%
    1-2 years31%
    2-5 years28%

Browse Indeed's database of 396 profiles for Chefs in Nanaimo, BC

Last updated: Aug. 23, 2026

Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Nanaimo, BC: $94,237 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $69,571$127,648 yearly

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  • Operations Manager

    Nanaimo, British Columbia

    Licenses & certifications

    Client InteractionTechnical SupportInventory ManagementSalesBusiness DevelopmentOperations Management+21 more

    Skills

    Presentation SkillsRestaurant ManagementEnglishStore ManagementRetail ManagementHuman Resources
  • Chef helper

    Nanaimo, British Columbia

    Licenses & certifications

    FoodsafeWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsClass 5 LicenceFirst Aid CertificationCooking+2 more

    Skills

    WHMIS CertificationPlumbingHVACBlueprint ReadingCuttingPipe Threading
  • Full Stack Developer

    Nanaimo, British Columbia

    Licenses & certifications

    ReactSoftware DeploymentWeb DevelopmentFull-Stack DevelopmentE-CommerceNode.js+11 more

    Skills

    LeadershipTime ManagementJavaScriptHTMLReact NativePostgreSQL
  • Line Chef - Chef De Partie

    Nanaimo, British Columbia

    Licenses & certifications

    FoodsafeHotel ExperienceFire Safety CertificationSanitationHotel and Accommodations ExperienceHACCP+3 more

    Skills

    Quality AssuranceTeam CoordinationFood SafetyInventory ControlInventory Management
  • Homegrown Program

    Nanaimo, British Columbia

    Licenses & certifications

    FoodsafeWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationFood Safety

    Skills

    Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsServingMeal PreparationFood PreparationChildcare
  • Customer Sales Representative/Team Support

    Nanaimo, British Columbia

    Licenses & certifications

    Chef ExperienceClass 5 LicenceDrivingDriving Licence

    Skills

    Class 5 LicenceDriving LicenceCPR CertificationWHMIS CertificationLeadershipCleaning

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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, kitchen experience and food preparation.

What licenses or certifications are common for a chef?

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: chef de partie, chef helper and full stack developer.

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 Nanaimo, BC, 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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