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Most popular skills

Leadership 13%
Supervising Experience 11%
Organizational Skills 8%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 46%
Associate's degree 24%
Bachelor's degree 18%

Years of experience

Less than 1 year 2%
1-2 years 2%
3-5 years 18%

Current company

Upper Crust Food Service
New horizons foods
Healthcare Services Group

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 23%
1-2 years 20%
2-5 years 40%

Browse Indeed's database of 465 profiles for Chefs in Madison, WI

Last updated: Jun 5, 2026

Executive Chef

Madison, WI

Licenses & certifications

Bartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationSafe Quality Food CertificationCPR

Skills

Analysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipStrategic PlanningOrganizational SkillsAssistant Manager Experience

Head Chef

Edgerton, WI

Licenses & certifications

Class DFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafe

Skills

Supervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingLeadershipTime ManagementAssistant Manager ExperienceCasual Dining Experience

Cook/Prep

Madison, WI

Licenses & certifications

Food Safety CertificationPassenger EndorsementServsafe Food Handler CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseClass E

Skills

Supervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCasual Dining Experience

Head Cook

Madison, WI

Licenses & certifications

AEDFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR

Skills

Supervising ExperienceLeadershipAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementUpscale Casual Experience

Sous Chef

Madison, WI

Licenses & certifications

Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSCPR

Skills

LeadershipSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy Lifting

Executive Chef

Oregon, WI

Licenses & certifications

Servsafe Food Manager CertificationFood SafetyServsafe

Skills

Communication SkillsManagementFood IndustryKitchen KnivesBasic Knife SkillsKnife Skills

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The average time to fill a chef role is 90 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 organizational 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: executive chef, head cook and kitchen manager.

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 Madison, WI, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a chef?

Most chefs have 16 years of professional experience.

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