Catering Assistants for hire in Gateshead

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  • Most popular skills

    Customer Service11%
    Communication Skills11%
    Time Management5%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED50%
    Vocational or technical training24%
    Bachelor's degree21%
  • Years of experience

    Less than 1 year12%
    1-2 years12%
    3-5 years16%
  • Current company

    Gateshead council
    NHS
    14Forty Catering Services
  • Time at current job

    Less than 1 year24%
    1-2 years26%
    2-5 years21%

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Last updated: 15 Jul 2026

Catering Assistant: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Gateshead: £24,577 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £24,420£24,916 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • CATERER ASSISTANT

    Gateshead

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationMaster's DegreeProject ManagementFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateCare Certificate

    Skills

    Communication SkillsMicrosoft WordOrganisational SkillsMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft Excel
  • Food and Beverage Assistant

    Newcastle upon Tyne

    Licenses & certifications

    Abrasive Wheels CertificateMentoringFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Customer ServiceBarista ExperienceUpsellingSalesHospitalityAnalysis Skills
  • FOOD AND BEVERAGE ASSISTANT

    Newcastle upon Tyne

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateMicrosoft Office

    Skills

    Hotel ExperienceCateringLeadershipMaster's DegreeMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft Word
  • Catering Assistant

    Newcastle upon Tyne

    Licenses & certifications

    Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateFood Safety

    Skills

    Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerpointCash HandlingLeadershipMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft Word
  • School Catering Assistant

    Newcastle upon Tyne

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateOrganisational Skills

    Skills

    BookkeepingTime ManagementCustomer ServiceCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsEnglish
  • Cafe Assistant

    Newcastle upon Tyne

    Licenses & certifications

    BTECGCSEEnglish

    Skills

    Microsoft OfficeMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerpointCommunication Skills

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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 35 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 time management.

What licenses or certifications are common for a catering assistant?

Common licenses or certifications for catering assistants include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Level 2 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: casual catering assistant, assistant cook and FOOD AND BEVERAGE 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 Gateshead, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

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

Most catering assistants have 14 years of professional experience.

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