Catering Assistants for hire in Colchester
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candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 12%
- Customer Service
- 9%
- Organisational Skills
- 9%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 47%
- Vocational or technical training
- 29%
- Bachelor's degree
- 18%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 80%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
- 6-10 years
- 10%
Current company
CYGNET HEALTHCARE
Temp All Staffing Ltd
- Love Joys Catering Company
Time at current job
- More than 5 years
- 33%
- Less than a year
- 22%
- 1-2 years
- 22%
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Last updated: 25 Oct 2026
Catering Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Colchester: £25,420 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £26,479 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Catering Manager
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsFood Service ExperienceCulinary ExperienceNutritionCatering Manager
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid CertificationNVQSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipCustomer ServiceStakeholder EngagementStakeholder LiaisonCustomer SupportButchers Assistant
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
CoachingCross-Contamination PreventionGroup Fitness InstructionPersonal TrainingLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Safety+9 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsCustomer ServiceCash HandlingStock ChecksPhysical StocktakingStocktakingCatering assistant.
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Communication SkillsMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookWord ProcessingComputer LiteracyPCV Bus Driver
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
NVQLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Organisational SkillsPresentation SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingHospitalityDriving LicenceCatering Assistant
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
DBS Check ProcessingFood HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate+1 moreSkills
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateDriving LicenceMeal PreparationFood PreparationSandwich Assembly
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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: First Aid Certification, 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, butchers assistant and catering 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 Colchester, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a catering assistant?
Most catering assistants have 21 years of professional experience.
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