Catering Assistants for hire in Preston
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Customer Service8%Organisational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED54%Vocational or technical training23%Bachelor's degree15%Years of experience
Less than 1 year4%1-2 years10%3-5 years10%Current company
Lancashire County Council
A&C North West Recruitment
Absolute CateringTime at current job
Less than 1 year17%1-2 years8%2-5 years47%
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Last updated: 24 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
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationAccountingFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateCommunicationsLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
CateringFood Service ExperienceCustomer ServiceCash HandlingProfit & LossBookkeepingCatering Assistant
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Hotel ExperienceDriving LicenceMicrosoft ExcelFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateMicrosoft PowerpointSkills
Microsoft OfficeAdministrative ExperienceMicrosoft OutlookFront DeskMicrosoft WordAccounts PayableCatering Assistant
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationUrduFood Hygiene CertificateEnglishSkills
UrduEnglishOrganisational SkillsSpecial EducationNumeracyMultilingualCatering Assistant
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood PreparationCateringTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsTeaching Assistant
Preston
Licenses & certifications
BTECDriving LicenceCLAiTSkills
TeachingDancingMicrosoft PowerpointTypingOrganisational SkillsFilingCatering Assistant
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Customer ServiceOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsAdministrative Experience
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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 organisational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a catering assistant?
Common licenses or certifications for catering assistants include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Driving Licence and Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate.
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, teaching assistant and (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 Preston, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a catering assistant?
Most catering assistants have 17 years of professional experience.
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