Kitchen Assistants for hire in Aberdeen
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 14%
- Time Management
- 9%
- Organisational Skills
- 8%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 31%
- Bachelor's degree
- 25%
- Master's degree
- 22%
Years of experience
- Less than a year
- 30%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
Current company
HOLIDAY INN HOTEL
Compass Group
Howdens
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 50%
- 2-5 years
- 50%
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Last updated: 13 Nov 2026
Kitchen Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Aberdeen: £32,923 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £30,604 – £35,417 yearly
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*Indeed data (GB)
Catering Assistant
Aberdeen
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsFood PreparationDrivingStockingCustomer ServiceKitchen Assistant
Aberdeen
Licenses & certifications
Dementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaCross-Contamination PreventionInfection Prevention & ControlFood SafetySkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsNutritionConflict ManagementInsurance Claims Handling ExperienceSelf-employed Project-Based Labourer / Tradesperson’s Mate
Aberdeen
Licenses & certifications
CSCSCounterbalance Forklift Truck Operator CertificationForklift LicenceSkills
Organisational SkillsLeadershipBusiness CoachingManual HandlingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementKitchen Porter
Aberdeen City
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLevel 2 in Food SafetyFood SafetyFirst AidCOSHH ComplianceExperienced Kitchen Porter and Assistant Chef
Aberdeen
Licenses & certifications
Purchase OrdersKitchen ExperienceCookingHotel ExperienceHotel and Accommodations ExperienceProfessional Kitchen ExperienceSkills
Communication SkillsPublic RelationsFood SafetyInventory ControlQuality AssuranceTechnical TroubleshootingKitchen Assistant
Aberdeen
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationLevel 2 in Customer ServiceSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCustomer ServiceClosing ProceduresOpening ProceduresCash Handling
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What's the average time to fill a kitchen assistant role?
The average time to fill a kitchen assistant role is 49 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do kitchen assistants tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a kitchen assistant include: communication skills, time management and organisational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for kitchen assistants?
Common licenses or certifications for kitchen assistants include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Driving Licence and Level 2 in Food Safety.
What are some job titles related to kitchen assistants?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to kitchen assistants include: kitchen porter, self-employed project-based labourer / tradesperson’s mate and catering assistant.
What level of education is common for a kitchen assistant?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a kitchen assistant in Aberdeen, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a kitchen assistant?
Most kitchen assistants have 8 years of professional experience.
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