Hire Chef developers

Forget exhausting sourcing and screening the wrong candidates.

Hire fast and on budget—place a request, interview 1-3 curated developers, and get the best one onboarded by next Friday. Full-time or part-time, with optimal overlap.

1.5K+
fully vetted developers
24 hours
average matching time
2.3M hours
worked since 2015
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Hire remote Chef developers

Hire remote Chef developers

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Gotta drop in here for some Kudos. I’m 2 weeks into working with a super legit dev on a critical project and he’s meeting every expectation so far 👏
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Francis Harrington
Founder at ProCloud Consulting, US
I recommend Lemon to anyone looking for top-quality engineering talent. We previously worked with TopTal and many others, but Lemon gives us consistently incredible candidates.
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Allie Fleder
Co-Founder & COO at SimplyWise, US
I've worked with some incredible devs in my career, but the experience I am having with my dev through Lemon.io is so 🔥. I feel invincible as a founder. So thankful to you and the team!
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Michele Serro
Founder of Doorsteps.co.uk, UK
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How to hire Chef developer through Lemon.io

Place a free request

Place a free request

Fill out a short form and check out our ready-to-interview developers
Tell us about your needs

Tell us about your needs

On a quick 30-min call, share your expectations and get a budget estimate
Interview the best

Interview the best

Get 2-3 expertly matched candidates within 24-48 hours and meet the worthiest
Onboard the chosen one

Onboard the chosen one

Your developer starts with a project—we deal with a contract, monthly payouts, and what not

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What we do for you

Sourcing and vetting

Sourcing and vetting

All our developers are fully vetted and tested for both soft and hard skills. No surprises!
Expert matching

Expert
matching

We match fast, but with a human touch—your candidates are hand-picked specifically for your request. No AI bullsh*t!
Arranging cooperation

Arranging cooperation

You worry not about agreements with developers, their reporting, and payments. We handle it all for you!
Support and troubleshooting

Support and troubleshooting

Things happen, but you have a customer success manager and a 100% free replacement guarantee to get it covered.
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FAQ about hiring Chef developers

Where can I find Chef developers?

You can find Chef developers on online platforms and communities for tech people. Freelancers prefer Upwork and Fiverr, while those aiming for a full-time job usually opt for Indeed and Glassdoor, LinkedIn, and community forums like Stack Overflow. You may try a more focused approach by attending tech meetups or conferences and exploring Chef-related groups.

Another way to find and hire experienced Chef developers is to use Lemon.io. Basically, we already did the search and filtering process, and have a list of professionals we can vouch for. All you need to do is contact us, discuss rates and preferences, and start collaborating with a pro Chef developer from our community.

What is the no-risk trial period for hiring a Chef developer on Lemon.io?

As Lemon.io vets all candidates, we are 99% sure you get the right match. In the unlikely 1% even, you may opt for an extended evaluation to see an engineer deal with real tasks. Typically, it’s up to 20 paid hours before signing up for a subscription. If you realize the chosen developer isn’t the best fit for your project, you can ask for a replacement.

Are Chef developers in demand?

Yes, Chef developers are in demand. Chef is one of the most popular DevOps tools, and DevOps itself is one of the top software development approaches these days. By 2025, 85% of companies are expected to use this technology.

As more companies adopt DevOps practices, the demand for professionals who can manage tools like Chef grows. They can help companies automate configuration management processes, ensure consistency across environments, and implement infrastructure as code. This reduces manual errors and improves products’ scalability, security, and efficiency.

How quickly can I hire a Chef developer through Lemon.io?

Hiring a Chef developer through Lemon.io usually takes within 24 to 48 hours. To select the best-fitting candidate for you, we ask you a couple of questions about the project and then start picking the right fit from our pool.

If you want to participate in this process actively, you can do this. You can interview developers on your own, check their CVs, and even run a live coding call to ensure they meet your needs. After choosing the right candidate, they might need up to 48 hours to start working on your project. Hiring with Lemon.io is generally much quicker than looking for a full-time professional and can also be quicker than finding a freelance developer that fits your needs.

How much does a Chef developer charge per hour?

A Chef developer typically charges $64 per hour on average, according to Glassdoor. The rate depends on the developer’s experience, their location, collaboration type, and the complexity of your project. For instance, developers in Europe can charge less than in the US, junior Chef developers (which you won’t find on Lemon.io) are cheaper than experienced ones, and so on. Consider your budget and the expertise required to define your expectations

What is the vetting process for developers at Lemon.io?

Yes, we’re picky. The vetting process for developers at Lemon.io is thorough, as we want to be 100% sure that only highly qualified developers will join our platform. Our system automatically evaluates the candidates once they fill in an application on our website and filters those who aren’t a good match in terms of experience.

Then, our recruiters evaluate filtered candidates’ CVs and contact them for a screening call. We also ask them to answer some questions on Coderbyte to confirm their tech knowledge. After that, we conduct a hard skills interview and, if necessary, a live coding task and move on to creating a profile for developers in our candidate base.

How can your business benefit from hiring a Chef developer?

Hiring a Chef developer can benefit your business in many ways. First, professional developers can implement and manage infrastructure as code, making your systems more reliable and scalable. Second, they optimize and automate repetitive tasks and ensure that the product’s configuration is consistent across all environments. As a result, the projects get deployed faster, the systems become stable, and the resources are allocated better.

Although it might be difficult to find a professional who can tackle all of the above, we at Lemon.io can make it happen. Contact us to find reliable and experienced Chef developers who will truly care about your projects.

Why should I use Lemon.io for hiring developers?

Using Lemon.io to hire developers can be beneficial for many reasons, the main of which is access to a wide pool of pre-vetted and highly skilled developers. We have operated in the development market for quite a while. So, we know from experience how important it is to quickly find reliable people who meet your expectations.

Naturally, we do all it takes to help you find the right talents. The process is quick and simple, and there’s also an evaluation period option that lets you assess developers before signing up for a subscription. With us, you’ll know exactly what you’ll be paying for. And speaking about payment: our prices are affordable too.

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