Catering-Assistants for hire in Blackburn
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Customer Service7%Organisational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED44%Vocational or technical training42%Bachelor's degree11%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%Less than a year20%3-5 years20%Current company
Lancashire County Council
Mellors Catering Services
ACCRINGTON ACADEMY
Time at current job
2-5 years43%Less than a year29%1-2 years29%
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Last updated: 7 Oct 2026
Catering Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Blackburn: £25,420 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £28,151 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Chef / Catering Assistant
Blackburn
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateFire SafetySkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateCatering and Hospitality Manager
Oswaldtwistle
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsFood PreparationFood HandlingFood SafetyCatering Assistant
Blackburn
Licenses & certifications
NVQCustomer ServiceFood SafetySkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsMentor and Peer Support ExperienceMentoringExperience of Working with Children and Young PeopleYoung People Support ExperienceCatering Assistant
Accrington
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftReach TruckCounterbalance Forklift Truck OperationSkills
Communication SkillsCustomer ServiceOrder PickingUnloadingLoad & UnloadForkliftDiet Caterer & Cook
Accrington
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Communication SkillsNutritionCateringMenu PlanningMeal PreparationFood PreparationGeneral Catering Assistant
Blackburn
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateMathsFood Safety+1 moreSkills
PackingCustomer ServiceLabellingProcessing Cash TransactionsPackagingCash Handling
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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 33 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: Food Hygiene Certificate, Driving Licence and Level 2 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: general catering assistant, chef / catering assistant and diet caterer & cook.
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 Blackburn, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a catering assistant?
Most catering-assistants have 12 years of professional experience.
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