Chefs for hire in Ottawa, ON
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Most popular skills
Leadership8%Cooking4%Food Preparation4%Education level
Vocational or technical training64%Bachelor's degree18%High school diploma or GED15%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%6-10 years30%3-5 years10%Current company
Aramark at the Canadian Tire Centre
Hard rock cafe
Medavie
Time at current job
2-5 years50%Less than a year17%1-2 years17%
Browse Indeed's database of 4,544 profiles for Chefs in Ottawa, ON
Last updated: Oct. 22, 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Ottawa, ON: $82,953 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $60,766 – $113,240 yearly
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Line Cook/Chef
Gatineau, Quebec Province
Licenses & certifications
FoodsafeFood Handler CertificationFood Safety CertificationSkills
LeadershipCultural Cuisine CookingKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyCookingFood PreparationSous 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 moreSkills
Strategic PlanningLeadershipAnalysis SkillsKitchen ExperienceMeal PreparationFood PreparationExecutive Sous Chef
Ottawa, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsCPR Level C and AED CertificationEmergency First Aid and CPR Level C CertificateSmart ServeAED Certification+8 moreSkills
LeadershipMandarinEnglishRestaurant ExperienceKitchen ExperienceSupervising ExperienceHead Chef
Ottawa, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
AssainissementCertification HACCPSkills
LeadershipGestion Des CoûtsExpérience En GestionContrôle De L'inventaireGestion AlimentaireGestion Des StocksCook 2
Nepean, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Class a LicenceFood Handler CertificationSkills
CookingKitchen ExperienceFood PreparationMeal PreparationFood HandlingFood ManagementStation Chef ( lead hand )
Ottawa, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
FoodsafeFood Handler CertificationFood Safety CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementKitchen ExperienceCookingFood HandlingFood Safety
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What's the average time to fill a chef role?
The average time to fill a chef role is 170 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, Smart Serve 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, baker/chef and chef de partie.
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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