Catering Assistants for hire in Bedford

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    831

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    12%
    Customer Service
    9%
    Organisational Skills
    8%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    64%
    Vocational or technical training
    18%
    Bachelor's degree
    12%
  • Years of experience

    3-5 years
    30%
    6-10 years
    30%
    Less than a year
    20%
  • Current company

    • Compass Group
    • Sage
    • J Sainsbury Plc
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year
    50%
    1-2 years
    17%
    2-5 years
    17%

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Last updated: 12 Nov 2026

Catering Assistant: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Bedford: £25,420 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £25,570 yearly
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  • Event Crew

    Bedford

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationDriving LicenceCounterbalance Forklift Truck Operator CertificationForklift LicencePRINCE2 CertificationCounterbalance Forklift Truck Operation

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementEvent PlanningManagementCustomer ServiceOperations Management
  • Catering Assistant

    Bedford

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationFood SafetyCare Certificate

    Skills

    Communication SkillsMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficePatient CareCustomer ServiceTime Management
  • Kitchen Assistant

    Bedford

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationDriving Licence

    Skills

    Communication SkillsChildcareCustomer ServiceCash HandlingFood SafetySupervising Experience
  • Catering Assistant

    Bedford

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationCustomer ServiceLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Communication SkillsCustomer ServiceHandling Customer EnquiriesCustomer SupportCustomer InteractionFront Desk
  • Care Support Worker (Bank)

    Bedford

    Licenses & certifications

    NursingDriving LicenceLearning Disability Service ExperiencePatients with Learning Disabilities

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementMedication AdministrationPatient AssessmentClinical Patient AssessmentsInjection Administration
  • Assistant Manager

    Elstow

    Licenses & certifications

    Computer LiteracyDriving LicenceMicrosoft Office SuiteComputer SkillsFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate+4 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsFood HandlingLabellingFood Safety and Hygiene RegulationsCompletion of Food Service Cleaning SchedulesFood Safety Record Keeping

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What's the average time to fill a catering assistant role?

The average time to fill a catering assistant role is 32 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do catering assistants tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a catering assistant include: communication skills, customer service and organisational skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for catering assistants?

Common licenses or certifications for catering assistants include: Driving Licence, First Aid Certification and Safeguarding Certification.

What are some job titles related to catering assistants?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to catering assistants include: assistant manager, acting catering manager and event crew.

What level of education is common for a catering assistant?

High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a catering assistant in Bedford, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a catering assistant?

Most catering assistants have 7 years of professional experience.

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