Catering Assistants for hire in Ilford

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    4,507

    candidates

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  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills12%
    Organisational Skills7%
    Customer Service6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED55%
    Vocational or technical training21%
    Bachelor's degree13%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years40%
    3-5 years20%
    6-10 years20%
  • Current company

    Compass Group
    John Lewis & Partners
    Aramark
  • Time at current job

    1-2 years80%
    2-5 years20%

Browse Indeed's database of 4,507 profiles for Catering Assistants in Ilford

Last updated: 23 Oct 2026

Catering Assistant: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Ilford: £25,524 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £27,677 yearly

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  • Catering Assistant

    Romford

    Licenses & certifications

    GCSEEnglish

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsLeadershipProcessing Cash TransactionsCash HandlingFood Preparation
  • Catering Assistant

    London

    Licenses & certifications

    Driving LicenceFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsHeavy LiftingDrivingCustomer Service
  • Catering Assistant

    London

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationCustomer ServiceInfection Prevention & ControlCPRFood Hygiene CertificateCare Certificate+1 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementCustomer ServiceMaintenanceCash Handling
  • Catering Assistant - Part Time

    London

    Licenses & certifications

    Communication SkillsFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetyPublic Speaking+4 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportRemote Access SoftwareTeamviewer
  • Catering Assistant

    London

    Licenses & certifications

    Level 3 in Health & Social CareFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Communication SkillsSewingCustomer ServiceCuttingWarehouse Picking and Packing ExperienceClient Services
  • Catering Assistant

    London

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationPrevent Duty GuidanceCare Certificate

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsKitchen ExperienceCulinary ExperienceCookingComputer LiteracyComputer 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 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, organisational skills and customer service.

What licenses or certifications are common for catering assistants?

Common licenses or certifications for catering assistants include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Driving Licence 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 - part time, catering support staff and catering assistant / ward hostess/ kitchen porter.

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 Ilford, 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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