Catering-Assistants for hire in Preston

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    841

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills11%
    Customer Service8%
    Organisational Skills8%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED41%
    Bachelor's degree31%
    Vocational or technical training25%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years40%
    1-2 years30%
    6-10 years30%
  • Current company

    Lancashire County Council
    James Hall & Co Ltd
    James hall-Preston
  • Time at current job

    1-2 years38%
    Less than a year25%
    More than 5 years25%

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Last updated: 3 Oct 2026

Catering Assistant: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Preston: £25,455 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £30,012 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Senior Health Care Assistant

    Preston

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationExperience Working with Individuals with AutismCare CertificateBasic Life SupportEnd-Of-Life CareFirst Aid+8 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementCatheter CarePatient Personal Care Assistance
  • Welfare Assistant

    Preston

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationFirst Aid at WorkFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceEnhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check (With Barred-List Check)+4 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity Software
  • Catering Assistant

    Preston

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsFood PreparationMaintenanceRisk ManagementTeam Motivation Leadership
  • Catering Assistant

    Preston

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationCOSHH ComplianceFood HygieneSafeguarding ProceduresAccountingTeaching+13 more

    Skills

    Profit & LossCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceCash HandlingBudget PlanningBudgeting
  • Catering Assistant

    Preston

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneSafeguarding CertificationDBS Check ProcessingSafeguarding ProceduresFinnishPost-Secondary Education Experience+4 more

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsUrduFinnishEnglishCommunication SkillsDBS Check Processing
  • Catering Assistant

    Preston

    Licenses & certifications

    NumeracyCustomer ServiceLevel 2 in Customer ServiceMathsLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Customer ServiceCash HandlingFood PreparationCleaningManufacturingPacking

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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 33 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: 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: welfare assistant and senior health care 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 14 years of professional experience.

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