Catering Assistants for hire in Southampton

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    1,709

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    9%
    Customer Service
    8%
    Organisational Skills
    8%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    45%
    Vocational or technical training
    39%
    Bachelor's degree
    13%
  • Years of experience

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

    • Sodexo
    • Compass Group
    • John Lewis & Partners
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    63%
    1-2 years
    25%
    More than 5 years
    13%

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Last updated: 24 Oct 2026

Catering Assistant: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Southampton: £25,420 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £26,655 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Catering Assistant - Part Time

    Southampton

    Licenses & certifications

    First AidFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceFood PreparationCash HandlingAdministrative Experience
  • Catering Assistant

    Southampton

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceFood PreparationDrivingStocking
  • Kitchen Assistant

    Southampton

    Licenses & certifications

    Driving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementFood HandlingFood PreparationFood Safety
  • Catering Assistant

    Southampton

    Licenses & certifications

    Driving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateHindiMultilingualPunjabiEnglish

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipWorking with StudentsFood PreparationMaintenance
  • HEALTHCARE SUPPORT WORKER

    Southampton

    Licenses & certifications

    Driving LicenceLevel 2 in Health & Social Care

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsFire SafetyComputer Literacy
  • Area Service Technician + Catering Enginner

    Southampton

    Licenses & certifications

    Car up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving Licence

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsElectrical EngineeringMobile Elevating Work PlatformsCherry Picker

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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: Food Hygiene Certificate, Driving Licence and Level 2 in Food Safety.

What are some job titles related to catering assistants?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to catering assistants include: catering manager, area service technician + catering enginner and catering assistant - part time.

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 Southampton, 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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