Catering Assistants for hire in Portsmouth

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    1,551

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    11%
    Customer Service
    11%
    Organisational Skills
    8%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    50%
    Bachelor's degree
    24%
    Vocational or technical training
    21%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    40%
    3-5 years
    30%
    6-10 years
    20%
  • Current company

    • Hampshire County Council
    • Sodexo
    • Morrisons
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year
    43%
    2-5 years
    43%
    More than 5 years
    14%

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Last updated: 9 Nov 2026

Catering Assistant: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Portsmouth: £25,851 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £30,511 yearly
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  • Hospitality and catering kiosk assistant

    Portsmouth

    Licenses & certifications

    BTECNVQMathsEnglish

    Skills

    Time ManagementOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsBar ServiceBartendingCustomer Service
  • Catering Manager

    Southsea

    Licenses & certifications

    Driving Licence

    Skills

    Time ManagementOrganisational SkillsLeadershipBarista ExperienceCommunication SkillsSales
  • Catering Assistant

    Portsmouth

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationDriving LicenceCare Certificate

    Skills

    Customer ServiceFood SafetyCleaningServingFood HandlingFood Preparation
  • Hospitality Staff

    Portsmouth

    Licenses & certifications

    Sports and Fitness Instruction Experience

    Skills

    SalesCustomer ServiceCommunication SkillsPatient AssessmentSports MassageDeep Tissue Massage
  • Care Assistant (Nights)

    Portsmouth

    Licenses & certifications

    NumeracyNVQFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Health & Social CareEnglish

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLevel 2 in Health & Social CareDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaPatient-Centred Care
  • catering assistant

    Gosport

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding Certification

    Skills

    CateringFood Service ExperienceFood SafetyHospitalityCustomer ServiceCash Handling

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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 organisational skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for catering assistants?

Common licenses or certifications for catering assistants include: Driving Licence, Food Hygiene Certificate and NVQ.

What are some job titles related to catering assistants?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to catering assistants include: kitchen manager, catering manager and hospitality and catering kiosk 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 Portsmouth, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

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

Most catering assistants have 12 years of professional experience.

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