Chefs for hire in Waterloo, ON
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candidates
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Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 8%
- Time Management
- 7%
- Communication Skills
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 33%
- Vocational or technical training
- 31%
- Bachelor's degree
- 31%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 40%
- More than 10 years
- 30%
- 1-2 years
- 20%
Current company
The Keg Steakhouse + Bar
Dexterra
Schlegel Villages
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 40%
- 1-2 years
- 40%
- 2-5 years
- 20%
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Last updated: Oct. 29, 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Waterloo, ON: $74,914 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $51,167 – $109,684 yearly
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Head chef
Kitchener, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCPRCPRServsafe CertificationSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsBasic MathCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementChef de Partie (CDP)
Waterloo, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Red SealCommunication SkillsLeadershipFood Handler CertificationHospitalityHotel Experience+3 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementKitchen ExperienceProcess ImprovementHotel ExperienceHead Chef
Kitchener, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
FoodsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipAnalysis SkillsRestaurant ExperienceKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyRuby Chef
Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
FoodsafeSmart ServeWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizing EventsMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelChef de Cuisine
Waterloo, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Smart ServeWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFood Handler CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationSkills
LeadershipKitchen ExperienceInventory ControlInventory ManagementMentoringTraining & DevelopmentExecutive Sous Chef
Kitchener, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Smart ServeFood Handler CertificationFood Safety CertificationServsafeSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsMathTeam MotivationWriting Skills
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What's the average time to fill a chef role?
The average time to fill a chef role is 160 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, time management and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Handler Certification, Smart Serve 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: junior sous chef, executive sous chef and chef de partie (cdp).
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 10 years of professional experience.
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