Catering Assistants for hire in Preston
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Customer Service8%Food Preparation6%Education level
High school diploma or GED55%Vocational or technical training21%Bachelor's degree19%Years of experience
Less than 1 year6%1-2 years8%3-5 years2%Current company
Lancashire County Council
A&C North West Recruitment
Archbishop Temple SchoolTime at current job
Less than 1 year24%1-2 years11%2-5 years38%
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Last updated: 23 Jul 2026
Catering Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Preston: £25,420 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £30,475 yearly
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Catering Assistant
Preston
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Hotel ExperienceDriving LicenceMicrosoft ExcelFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateMicrosoft PowerpointSkills
Microsoft OfficeAdministrative ExperienceMicrosoft OutlookFront DeskMicrosoft WordAccounts PayableHealth Care Assistant
Preston
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Safeguarding CertificationDementia CareFirst Aid CertificationCatheter CareFood Hygiene CertificateCare CertificateSkills
Catheter CareFood HandlingCommunication SkillsMedication AdministrationMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMental Health Support Worker
Preston
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Safeguarding CertificationMicrosoft OutlookFirst Aid CertificationMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OfficeBLS CertificationSkills
LeadershipTeachingTime ManagementCommunication SkillsMentoringMicrosoft OfficeCatering Assistant
Preston
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Safeguarding CertificationUrduFood Hygiene CertificateEnglishSkills
UrduEnglishOrganisational SkillsSpecial EducationNumeracyMultilingualTeam Leader
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 in Health & Social CareBachelor's DegreeEnglishLevel 2 in Health & Social CareSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementCatering Assistant
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood PreparationCateringTime ManagementOrganisational 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 34 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 food preparation.
What licenses or certifications are common for a catering assistant?
Common licenses or certifications for catering assistants include: Driving Licence, Food Hygiene Certificate 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: health care assistant, teaching assistant and mental health support worker.
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 Preston, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a catering assistant?
Most catering assistants have 15 years of professional experience.
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