Chefs for hire in Boston, MA
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Most popular skills
Leadership12%Supervising Experience10%Communication Skills9%Education level
High school diploma or GED40%Bachelor's degree33%Associate's degree21%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years2%6-10 years20%Current company
Aramark
Aramark for Boston University Dining ServicesBertucci's Restaurants, LLCTime at current job
Less than 1 year14%1-2 years36%2-5 years39%
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Last updated: Jul 16, 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Boston, MA: $83,618 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $63,534 – $110,052 yearly
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Line Cook
Medford, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Manager CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseTIPSServsafeHACCP CertificationSkills
Casual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipSalesOutside SalesKitchen Manager/Chef
Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationRegistered DietitianServsafe Alcohol CertificationTIPSDriver's LicenseHACCPSkills
Strategic PlanningSupervising ExperienceLeadershipAnalysis SkillsAmerican CuisineUpscale Casual ExperienceChef Manager
Boston, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Class DFood Safety CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationTIPSCertified SommelierHACCP CertificationSkills
High-End SalesStrategic PlanningFrench CuisineCustomer SupportPOS SystemsGreeting CustomersSous Chef
Charlestown, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
AEDFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAdvanced Knife SkillsExecutive Chef
South Boston, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsStrategic PlanningCommunication SkillsSous Chef
Everett, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationTIPSCPRServsafeSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipAmerican CuisineFrench CuisineOrganizational SkillsTime Management
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What's the average time to fill a chef role?
The average time to fill a chef role is 95 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, supervising experience and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a chef?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Servsafe, Driver's License and Food Handler Certification.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: sous chef, executive chef and line cook.
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 Boston, MA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 22 years of professional experience.
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