Catering Assistants for hire in Edinburgh

Find catering assistants who excel at food preparation, serving, and maintaining cleanliness, ensuring a smooth and efficient dining experience. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Edinburgh to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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    2,199

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Customer Service13%
    Communication Skills8%
    Cash Handling6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED55%
    Bachelor's degree19%
    Master's degree13%
  • Years of experience

    Less than 1 year2%
    1-2 years20%
    3-5 years8%
  • Current company

    Fettes college
    George Heriots School
    The University of Edinburgh
  • Time at current job

    Less than 1 year27%
    1-2 years27%
    2-5 years30%

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Last updated: 24 Jul 2026

Catering Assistant: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Edinburgh: £25,420 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,420£30,970 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

    Driving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Cake DecoratingHotel ExperienceLeadership
  • Night Auditor/Receptionist

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene CertificateBartending

    Skills

    Customer ServiceBartendingPolishEnglishRussianMicrosoft Word
  • Catering Assistant

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    CateringChildcare
  • Catering Assistant

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid Certification

    Skills

    Customer ServiceFirst Aid CertificationMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft Word
  • Bar tender and Restaurant Assistant.

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    NVQ

    Skills

    LeadershipServingOrganisational SkillsBartendingCateringAssistant Manager Experience

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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 cash handling.

What licenses or certifications are common for a catering assistant?

Common licenses or certifications for catering assistants include: Food Hygiene Certificate, First Aid Certification 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: office administrator / data entry operative, bar tender and restaurant assistant 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 25 years of professional experience.

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