Chefs for hire in Ottawa, ON

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    4,522

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Leadership
    8%
    Cooking
    4%
    Food Preparation
    4%
  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training
    71%
    High school diploma or GED
    21%
    Bachelor's degree
    6%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    80%
    3-5 years
    10%
    6-10 years
    10%
  • Current company

    • Hard rock cafe
    • Aramark at the Canadian Tire Centre
    • Aramark Carleton University
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    57%
    Less than a year
    14%
    1-2 years
    14%

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Last updated: Nov. 11, 2026

Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Ottawa, ON: $83,490 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $61,131 – $114,026 yearly
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  • Line Cook/Chef

    Gatineau, Quebec Province

    Licenses & certifications

    FoodsafeFood Handler CertificationFood Safety Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipCultural Cuisine CookingKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyCookingFood Preparation
  • Sous Chef/ Lead Prep

    Ottawa, Ontario

    Licenses & certifications

    Smart ServeWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFood Handler CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationFall Protection Training Certification+1 more

    Skills

    Strategic PlanningLeadershipAnalysis SkillsKitchen ExperienceMeal PreparationFood Preparation
  • Executive Sous Chef

    Ottawa, Ontario

    Licenses & certifications

    Smart ServeAED CertificationWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsEmergency First Aid and CPR Level C CertificationFirst Aid Certification+6 more

    Skills

    LeadershipMandarinEnglishRestaurant ExperienceKitchen ExperienceSupervising Experience
  • Head Chef

    Ottawa, Ontario

    Licenses & certifications

    AssainissementCertification HACCP

    Skills

    LeadershipGestion Des CoûtsExpérience En GestionContrôle De L'inventaireGestion AlimentaireGestion Des Stocks
  • Chef

    Gatineau, Quebec Province

    Licenses & certifications

    Permis De Conduire De Classe 5Permis De Conduire

    Skills

    Gestion Du TempsLeadershipPréparation CulinairesPréparation Des AlimentsTravail En CuisineBoulangerie
  • Cook 2

    Nepean, Ontario

    Licenses & certifications

    Class a LicenceFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    CookingKitchen ExperienceFood PreparationMeal PreparationFood HandlingFood Management

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What's the average time to fill a chef role?

The average time to fill a chef role is 159 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, cooking and food preparation.

What licenses or certifications are common for chefs?

Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Handler Certification, Foodsafe and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems.

What are some job titles related to chefs?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: executive sous chef, station chef ( lead hand ) and pastry 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 Ottawa, 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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