Chefs for hire in Waterloo, ON
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Most popular skills
Time Management6%Food Preparation5%Cooking5%Education level
High school diploma or GED47%Vocational or technical training36%Bachelor's degree8%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years22%3-5 years22%Current company
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Time at current job
Less than a year26%1-2 years19%2-5 years39%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,798 profiles for Chefs in Waterloo, ON
Last updated: Aug. 4, 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Waterloo, ON: $72,816 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $49,889 – $106,278 yearly
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Chef
Waterloo, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Smart ServeWHMIS CertificationFood HandlingFirst Aid CertificationCPR CertificationWorking at Heights CertificateSkills
CashieringCleaningLoad & UnloadHeavy LiftingWarehouse ExperiencePackagingCommunity Youth Leader
Kitchener, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Smart ServeForkliftAED CertificationFirst Aid CertificationBilingualNaloxone AdministrationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementPhone EtiquetteAnalysis SkillsTeam CoordinationChef
Kitchener, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Food Handler CertificationDrivingDriving LicenceFood SafetySkills
Kitchen ExperienceCookingRestaurant ExperienceQuick Service & Fast Food Restaurant ExperienceFood Service ExperienceTime ManagementProduction Supervisor
Kitchener, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCPRCPR CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsFirst Aid CertificationCPR CertificationLeadershipGuest ServicesJunior Sous Chef
Kitchener, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Smart ServeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Food Handler CertificationSmart ServeVendor ManagementMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerpointBudgetingSous Chef
Kitchener, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Food Handler CertificationFood SafetySkills
LeadershipTeam MotivationCulinary ExperienceCleaningFood PreparationFood Safety
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What's the average time to fill a chef role?
The average time to fill a chef role is 154 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: time management, food preparation and cooking.
What licenses or certifications are common for a chef?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: First Aid Certification, Food Handler Certification and Food Safety.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: sous chef, demi chef and junior sous chef.
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 Waterloo, ON, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 19 years of professional experience.
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