Chefs for hire in Peterborough, ON
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Most popular skills
Leadership7%Cooking6%Communication Skills5%Education level
Vocational or technical training47%High school diploma or GED30%Bachelor's degree16%Years of experience
More than 10 years40%6-10 years30%Less than a year10%Current company
Mcdonald’s
Videotron
Scaddabush Italian Kitchen & Bar
Time at current job
More than 5 years43%Less than a year29%2-5 years29%
Browse Indeed's database of 414 profiles for Chefs in Peterborough, ON
Last updated: Oct. 22, 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Peterborough, ON: $89,569 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $67,875 – $118,198 yearly
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Chef/Cook
Peterborough, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Ozone Depletion Prevention (ODP) CertificationClass G LicenceWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsDriving LicenceHazardous Energy Control+9 moreSkills
Restaurant ExperienceKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyCatering ExperienceCookingFood PreparationHead Chef
Peterborough, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Smart ServeWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFood Handler CertificationDrivingDriving Licence+1 moreSkills
Kitchen ExperienceServingFood Service ExperienceFood PreparationCookingRestaurant ManagementHead of Sales & Marketing / Estimator / Supervisor
Omemee, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Class a Commercial Driver's Licence – Air Brake Endorsement (AZ)Red SealClass G LicenceSmart ServeFood Handler CertificationFirst Aid Certification+5 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingPresentation SkillsCost ManagementEXECUTIVE CHEF
Peterborough, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Smart ServeAED CertificationFood Handler CertificationCPR CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipFood and Beverage ExperienceCustomer ServiceFood Service ExperienceLine Cook
Peterborough, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
AED CertificationWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationFood Handler CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System Certification+2 moreSkills
Kitchen ExperienceMeal PreparationFood PreparationServingFood Service ExperienceFood HandlingSous Chef
Bridgenorth, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Smart ServeWHMIS CertificationCommunication SkillsFood HandlingFirst Aid CertificationMicrosoft Excel+4 moreSkills
CookingHospitalityKitchen ExperienceTime ManagementServingQuality Assurance
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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 communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Handler Certification, First Aid Certification and WHMIS Certification.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: sous chef, culinary manager and line cook.
What level of education is common for a chef?
Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a chef in Peterborough, ON, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 9 years of professional experience.
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