Chefs for hire in Rochester, NY
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Most popular skills
Leadership13%Organizational Skills11%Communication Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED60%Associate's degree20%Bachelor's degree18%Years of experience
6-10 years16%More than 10 years84%Current company
Atria Senior Living
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que
AM:FMTime at current job
Less than a year13%1-2 years28%2-5 years34%
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Last updated: Jul 27, 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Rochester, NY: $75,974 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $57,667 – $100,093 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 CertificationServsafeSkills
OSHA Safety CertificationLeadershipOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementSupervisor/Sous Chef
Rochester, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Class DTIPSDriver's LicenseAEDServsafe Food Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationSkills
LeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceHost/Hostess ExperienceCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsHead Chef
Rochester, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10ServsafeForklift CertificationSafety Training UndergonePallet Jack CertificationSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingPackingLift TruckKitchen Manager
Rochester, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Driver's LicenseServsafeSafety Training UndergoneFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceAssistant Manager ExperienceTime ManagementFood SafetyConstruction ExperienceFront House Manager
Rochester, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Strategic PlanningLeadershipHeavy LiftingCasual Dining ExperienceAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsSous chef
Rochester, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Team SupervisionKitchen ExperienceCookingManaging Food Service TeamsDriver's LicenseFood and Beverage Industry ExpertiseSkills
Supervising ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceHeavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceKitchen ExperienceFood Service Experience
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What's the average time to fill a chef role?
The average time to fill a chef role is 94 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, organizational skills 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, kitchen manager and gm/ chef manager and catering 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 13 years of professional experience.
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