Catering-Assistants for hire in Edinburgh
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Customer Service7%Time Management6%Education level
High school diploma or GED45%Bachelor's degree38%Vocational or technical training10%Years of experience
Less than a year16%1-2 years6%3-5 years22%Current company
Freemans Event PartnersMerchiston Castle SchoolThe City of Edinburgh Council
Time at current job
Less than a year37%1-2 years23%2-5 years30%
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Last updated: 10 Sept 2026
Catering Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Edinburgh: £25,420 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £30,911 yearly
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Catering Assistant
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
First AidNVQPharmacy ExperienceFirst Aid CertificationCPRFood Hygiene Certificate+2 moreSkills
First Aid CertificationLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceMicrosoft PowerpointCatering Unit Manager
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificatePersonal LicenceSkills
Organisational SkillsLeadershipCash HandlingCustomer ServiceInventory ControlMicrosoft WordCatering Assistant
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceFood HygieneInformation SecurityInfection Prevention & ControlHand HygieneFood Hygiene Certificate+5 moreSkills
Time ManagementFood HandlingFood HygieneDishwashingInfection Prevention & ControlFood Safety and Hygiene RegulationsRestaurant Manager
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationFood SafetyFire SafetyPersonal LicenceSkills
LeadershipBusiness CoachingRestaurant ExperienceStaff TrainingTraining & DevelopmentCoachingCatering Assistant
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Food HygienePersonal Beauty ExperienceCar up to 3.5 TonnesAdministrative Support ExperienceDriving LicenceBeauty Therapy Experience+6 moreSkills
LeadershipCake DecoratingHotel and Accommodations ExperienceHotel ExperienceCatering Assistant
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneServingGeneral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)UK GDPRFood SafetySkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsEspresso MachinesCoffee ExperienceBarista Coffee MakingMilk Frothers and Steam Wands
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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 time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a catering assistant?
Common licenses or certifications for catering-assistants include: Food Hygiene, Food Hygiene Certificate and Food Safety.
What are some job titles related to catering-assistants?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to catering-assistants include: restaurant manager, catering unit manager and staff nurse (part time).
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 17 years of professional experience.
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