Chefs for hire in Sacramento, CA
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Most popular skills
Leadership12%Supervising Experience8%Communication Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED44%Associate's degree24%Bachelor's degree20%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years14%6-10 years16%Current company
City Creek Post Acute
Acorn Ridge CasinoAllora Italian Kitchen and BarTime at current job
Less than 1 year19%1-2 years17%2-5 years44%
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Last updated: Jul 24, 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Sacramento, CA: $87,490 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $66,339 – $115,385 yearly
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Certified Dietary Manager/Executive Chef
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationPMPDriver's LicenseTIPSConfidential ClearanceSkills
Strategic PlanningAnalysis SkillsTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementKitchen KnivesBasic Knife SkillsHead Chef/Kitchen Manager
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
CHHAEMT CertificationCertified Medical AssistantCNAAEDLVNSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipCaregivingExecutive Chef
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Casual Dining ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsMexican CuisineAmerican CuisineFrench CuisineFounder and Operator
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeHACCP CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsStrategic PlanningSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingHost/Hostess ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceSous Chef / Culinary Leader
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsPresentation SkillsAssistant Head Chef
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical ExaminationCDLDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsFast Casual 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, supervising experience and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a chef?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Servsafe, Food Handler Certification and Driver's License.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: director of food and beverage, sous chef/kitchen manager and assistant head chef.
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 Sacramento, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 31 years of professional experience.
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