Catering Assistants for hire in Chelmsford

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  • Ready to work now

    617

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    11%
    Organisational Skills
    10%
    Customer Service
    6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    56%
    Vocational or technical training
    19%
    Bachelor's degree
    14%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    50%
    Less than a year
    20%
    1-2 years
    10%
  • Current company

    • Sainsburys
    • Marks & Spencer
    • Savills UK
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    100%

Browse Indeed's database of 617 profiles for Catering Assistants in Chelmsford

Last updated: 24 Oct 2026

Catering Assistant: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Chelmsford: £25,420 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £26,300 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Catering Assistant

    Writtle

    Licenses & certifications

    CSCSForklift LicenceMathsEnglishTraffic Marshalling

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceComputer LiteracyIT
  • Kitchen Supervisor

    Chelmsford

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationLevel 2 in Customer ServiceConflict ManagementFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFirst Aid Certification
  • Care Assistant

    Chelmsford

    Licenses & certifications

    Level 3 in Health & Social CareDriving LicenceCare Certificate

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementCare Record KeepingFirst Aid AdministrationRecord Keeping
  • Community safty officer

    Chelmsford

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationCCTVFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationSIADriving Licence+1 more

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsSurveillanceSecurityRisk Analysis
  • Catering Assistant

    Chelmsford

    Licenses & certifications

    Driving LicenceEnhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check (With Barred-List Check)Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsBehaviour ManagementChallenging Behaviour SupportTeachingCare Experience
  • Health care assistant

    Chelmsford

    Licenses & certifications

    Bachelor's DegreePaediatric First Aid CertificationDementia CareFirst AidExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaCustomer Service+6 more

    Skills

    Home HealthLeadershipAssisted Living ExperienceCommunication SkillsPatient Personal Care AssistanceCustomer 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, organisational skills and customer service.

What licenses or certifications are common for catering assistants?

Common licenses or certifications for catering assistants include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate and Driving Licence.

What are some job titles related to catering assistants?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to catering assistants include: catering manager, delivery driver and health care assistant.

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 Chelmsford, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

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

Most catering assistants have 13 years of professional experience.

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