Catering Assistants for hire in Edinburgh

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    1,085

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Customer Service12%
    Communication Skills9%
    Organisational Skills6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED56%
    Bachelor's degree17%
    Vocational or technical training14%
  • Years of experience

    Less than 1 year4%
    1-2 years10%
    3-5 years18%
  • Current company

    George Heriots School
    1st Bearsden Boys' Brigade
    Blue Arrow
  • Time at current job

    Less than 1 year37%
    1-2 years30%
    2-5 years17%

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Last updated: 21 Jul 2026

Catering Assistant: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Edinburgh: £25,420 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,420£31,006 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Housing Assistant

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    A LevelFirst Aid CertificationTeam ManagementFront DeskLawRetail Management

    Skills

    ProofreadingMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft ExcelOperations ManagementRetail ManagementHospitality
  • Catering Assistant

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    CateringChildcare
  • Bar tender and Restaurant Assistant.

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    NVQ

    Skills

    LeadershipServingOrganisational SkillsBartendingCateringAssistant Manager Experience
  • Waiter/Bartender

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    Driving Licence

    Skills

    BartendingBar ManagementCookingHair StylingMicrosoft AccessSketching
  • Clerical Assistant – School of Computing & School

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding Certification

    Skills

    Front DeskCommunication SkillsData EntryMicrosoft ExcelData Analysis SkillsOrganisational Skills
  • Social Care Worker

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    SSSC

    Skills

    Care PlansOrganisational SkillsMedication AdministrationCase ManagementCommunication SkillsCash 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 34 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: customer service, communication skills and organisational skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for a catering assistant?

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

What are some job titles related to catering assistants?

According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to catering assistants include: bar tender and restaurant assistant, clerical assistant – school of computing & school and housing 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 Edinburgh, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

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

Most catering assistants have 26 years of professional experience.

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