Chefs for hire in Rochester, NY

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    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Leadership11%
    Communication Skills10%
    Supervising Experience9%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED38%
    Associate's degree29%
    Bachelor's degree29%
  • Years of experience

    3-5 years6%
    6-10 years12%
    More than 10 years82%
  • Current company

    University of Rochester
    58 and Holding Co
    Addison at Erie Station (Senior Lifestyle)
  • Time at current job

    Less than 1 year16%
    1-2 years19%
    2-5 years41%

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Last updated: Jul 15, 2026

Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Rochester, NY: $74,864 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $57,038$98,261 yearly

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  • Sous Chef

    Irondequoit, New York State

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafe

    Skills

    OSHA Safety CertificationLeadershipOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime Management
  • Sous Chef

    Rochester, New York State

    Licenses & certifications

    Six Sigma CertificationClass DASE Medium-Heavy Truck CertificationIICRC CertificationPERC CardArmed Security License

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsMediterranean Cuisine
  • Food and Beverage Director

    Rochester, New York State

    Licenses & certifications

    AEDFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationTIPSCPRCertified Sommelier

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsTime ManagementStrategic PlanningCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadership
  • Supervisor/Sous Chef

    Rochester, New York State

    Licenses & certifications

    Class DTIPSDriver's LicenseAEDServsafe Food Handler CertificationFirst Aid Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceHost/Hostess ExperienceCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceOrganizational Skills
  • Head Chef/Manager

    Rochester, New York State

    Licenses & certifications

    Servsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Supervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsProduct ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipCasual Dining Experience
  • Chef

    Rochester, New York State

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeTWIC Card

    Skills

    American CuisineFrench CuisineFood Service Management ExperienceMeal PreparationCustomer SupportBar Experience

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What's the average time to fill a chef role?

The average time to fill a chef role is 93 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, communication skills and supervising experience.

What licenses or certifications are common for a chef?

Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Driver's License, Servsafe 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, lead chef and head chef/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 Rochester, NY, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a chef?

Most chefs have 15 years of professional experience.

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