Kitchen Assistants for hire in Barnsley
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Most popular skills
Customer Service10%Communication Skills9%Organisational Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED56%Vocational or technical training23%Bachelor's degree15%Years of experience
Less than 1 year6%1-2 years14%3-5 years20%Current company
Caterlink LtdPoundland
Whitbread PLC
Time at current job
Less than 1 year19%1-2 years23%2-5 years45%
Browse Indeed's database of 644 profiles for Kitchen Assistants in Barnsley
Last updated: 13 Jul 2026
Kitchen Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Barnsley: £31,823 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £30,714 – £32,973 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Kitchen Assistant/Housekeeper
Barnsley
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationDementia CareFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Communication SkillsEnglishTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceKitchen ExperienceCatering lead
Barnsley
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCookingDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
First Aid CertificationGroundskeepingCommunication SkillsHand ToolsPower ToolsCustomer ServiceCare Assistant
Barnsley
Licenses & certifications
Level 2 in Professional CookeryNVQCookingBLS CertificationSkills
Picking & PackingEnglishWarehouse ExperienceCateringHospitalityRestaurant ExperienceHead of Kitchen
Barnsley
Licenses & certifications
NVQCookingDriving LicenceSkills
Supervising ExperienceFood SafetyLeadershipCatering Assistant
Barnsley
Licenses & certifications
BTECGCSEMedia StudiesSkills
Driving LicenceOrganisational SkillsGeneral Manager
Barnsley
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceGCSESkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCash HandlingMicrosoft OfficeOrganisational SkillsFront Desk
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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 55 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: customer service, communication skills and organisational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a kitchen assistant?
Common licenses or certifications for kitchen assistants include: Driving Licence, First Aid Certification and Food Hygiene Certificate.
What are some job titles related to kitchen assistants?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to kitchen assistants include: head of kitchen, trainee joiner and labourer/kitchen fitter/carpenter.
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 Barnsley, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a kitchen assistant?
Most kitchen assistants have 13 years of professional experience.
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