Catering Assistants for hire in Edinburgh
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2,175
candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 9%
- Customer Service
- 9%
- Time Management
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 48%
- Vocational or technical training
- 19%
- Master's degree
- 19%
Years of experience
- Less than a year
- 50%
- 1-2 years
- 20%
- More than 10 years
- 20%
Current company
Aramark Limited
NHS Lothian
OCS Group UK Ltd
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 67%
- Less than a year
- 17%
- 2-5 years
- 17%
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Last updated: 23 Oct 2026
Catering Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Edinburgh: £25,420 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £29,965 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Catering Assistant
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
CoachingSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementBarista ExperienceBasic MathsCustomer ServiceCatering Assistant
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCPRFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
First Aid CertificationLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceFirst AidCatering assistant
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementGuest RelationsCustomer ServiceGuest ServicesCash HandlingCatering Assistant/ Food service assistant.
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Communication SkillsHospitalityCash HandlingCateringFood PreparationKitchen ExperienceCatering Assistant
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
PrimaveraPrimavera P6Skills
Communication SkillsRisk ManagementProject CoordinationCost ManagementConstruction Project Cost EstimationCost ControlCatering Assistant
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Category a LicenceDriving LicenceSkills
Manual HandlingTime ManagementMulti-Drop Delivery DrivingMulti-Drop DrivingRoute PlanningDriving
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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 time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for catering assistants?
Common licenses or certifications for catering assistants include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Level 2 in Food Safety and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to catering assistants?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to catering assistants include: catering assistant/ food service assistant, catering assistant manager and school 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 Edinburgh, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a catering assistant?
Most catering assistants have 6 years of professional experience.
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