Catering-Assistants for hire in Reading

Find catering assistants who excel at food preparation, serving, and maintaining cleanliness, ensuring a smooth and efficient dining experience. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Reading to make your hiring faster and simpler.

  • Ready to work now

    1,214

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills10%
    Customer Service8%
    Organisational Skills7%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED59%
    Bachelor's degree29%
    Vocational or technical training9%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years60%
    Less than a year20%
    3-5 years10%
  • Current company

    Harrison Catering Services
    Accent Catering Services Ltd
    Aspen
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years60%
    Less than a year20%
    More than 5 years20%

Browse Indeed's database of 1,214 profiles for Catering-Assistants in Reading

Last updated: 21 Sept 2026

Catering Assistant: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Reading: £25,420 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,420£26,225 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Assistant Catering Manager

    Reading

    Licenses & certifications

    COSHH ComplianceFood HygieneIncident ReportingFirst Aid AdministrationFirst Aid ResponseHACCP+11 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementSafeguarding CertificationOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceChild Safeguarding
  • Catering Assistant

    Reading

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceWarehouse ExperienceFood Service ExperienceComputer Literacy
  • Restaurant Manager

    Reading

    Licenses & certifications

    COSHH ComplianceRetail ExperienceFood Hygiene CertificateRisk Assessment

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsMicrosoft ExcelSpreadsheetsMicrosoft Office Suite
  • Deputy Manager

    Reading

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneCoachingFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipCustomer ServiceDecision MakingBusiness DevelopmentCost Control
  • Catering Team Member

    Reading

    Licenses & certifications

    Car up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving Licence

    Skills

    LeadershipPublic SpeakingTime ManagementDriving LicenceElectrical WiringElectrical Systems
  • Assistant Chef

    Reading

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneFirst AidNVQHospitalityFirst Aid AdministrationFirst Aid Response+2 more

    Skills

    Presentation SkillsNVQOrganisational SkillsPlatingHospitalityFood Hygiene

Simple, transparent pricing

Choose the plan that fits your hiring needs.

Professional

🔥 Best for most teams
£325£260per month*
Start free trial§
  • Sourcing Assistant — uses automation to find and invite top matches
  • Assign up to 3 jobs at once to your Assistant
  • It works daily, even when you’re offline
  • Automatically sends personalized outreach messages
  • Includes Assistant contacts to kickstart sourcing **
  • 100 contacts per month
  • Advanced candidate filters + Glassdoor profiles
  • Get access to candidate engagement insights
  • Improve team collaboration with shared candidate lists

§Terms and conditions apply

*Plus taxes and fees as applicable. Pricing and offerings will vary by market and are subject to change

**Assistant contacts are applied in your first month

Not looking for sourcing candidates?

Indeed is used by more than 3.3 million companies globally

University of Oxford logo
Microsoft logo
Burger King logo
Nokia logo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Indeed Smart Sourcing?

Smart Sourcing is a tool that can help you find the right candidates for your open roles and reach out to them directly. Search resumes, and get a list of candidates whose qualifications, requirements and preferences match the job criteria you're looking for.

Are there additional products that can help me find candidates on Indeed?

Yes, you can create a free Indeed employer account">create a free Indeed employer account and post a job or reach more skilled talent by sponsoring a job and expanding your reach.

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, Food Hygiene Certificate 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: restaurant manager, assistant chef and catering assistant [h0122].

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 Reading, 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.

Browse related occupations

Instantly match and connect with quality candidates today

*Terms and conditions apply