From the fiery Gordon Ramsay to the ‘search for perfection’ Heston Blumenthal, workers everywhere can be compared to celebrity chefs, according to a new survey.

The poll by recruitment outfit Office Angels reveals that almost half of workers believe they are multi-taskers with good organisational skills and attention to detail – traits readily compared to those of chef Heston Blumenthal.

One in five see fiery attributes in themselves, more commonly associated with Gordon Ramsay – working well under pressure and single-minded about achieving results. Also, 13% compare themselves to Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall of River Cottage, applauding themselves as good communicators and able to react as part of a team in a short period of time.

In addition, 11% prefer to work on their own and at their own pace, traits associated with Nigella Lawson in the Nigella Bites series, and a further one in 10 see themselves as akin to Jamie Oliver – a cheeky chappie chef who gives the impression that he’s determined and resolute about achieving results.

Deb Gibbons, head of employee relations at Peninsula employment law service, told HRZone.co.uk: “Employers now realise the importance of having a team in place that has a diverse skill-set. It is, however, an individual’s unique talents and attributes that has a real impact on a team. It is these elements that lead to real success. In regards to the chefs, could many other chefs order around a group of novice cooks to produce high quality food in the way that Gordon Ramsey does?”

She adds: “It is important to find the right mix of different attributes when forming a working team. Although an employer may prefer those with a real fiery attitude and be tempted to employ a higher number of fiery employees, they should err on the side of caution and consider what would be best for the job in hand.”