Catering Assistants for hire in Bedford

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  • Ready to work now

    842

    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
    71%
    Vocational or technical training
    19%
    Bachelor's degree
    6%
  • Years of experience

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

    • Elior catering
    • J Sainsbury Plc
    • Sage
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year
    33%
    2-5 years
    33%
    1-2 years
    17%

Browse Indeed's database of 842 profiles for Catering Assistants in Bedford

Last updated: 23 Oct 2026

Catering Assistant: Cost of hiring?

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

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Learning Support Assistant

    Bedford

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementCustomer ServiceTeam LeadershipTeam 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
  • Assistant Manager

    Elstow

    Licenses & certifications

    Car up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceMicrosoft Office SuiteFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate+3 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLabellingFood HygieneFood Safety and Hygiene RegulationsFood Safety Record KeepingFood Safety
  • Acting Catering Manager

    Bedford

    Licenses & certifications

    SecurityFirst AidCar up to 3.5 TonnesEvent CoordinationFirst Aid CertificationFood Safety+3 more

    Skills

    LeadershipProfit & LossHospitalityOperations ManagementOperations Leadership ExperienceClient Relationship Management
  • Catering Assistant

    Bedford

    Licenses & certifications

    First AidFirst Aid CertificationBehaviour ManagementChallenging Behaviour Support

    Skills

    Communication SkillsComputer LiteracyData EntryComputer SkillsCustomer Service

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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, Safeguarding Certification and Food Hygiene Certificate.

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, teaching assistant and acting catering manager.

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 10 years of professional experience.

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