Kitchen Assistants for hire in Barnsley

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    644

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • 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 Ltd
    Poundland
    Whitbread PLC
  • Time at current job

    Less than 1 year19%
    1-2 years23%
    2-5 years45%

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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 Certificate

    Skills

    Communication SkillsEnglishTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceKitchen Experience
  • Catering lead

    Barnsley

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationCookingDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    First Aid CertificationGroundskeepingCommunication SkillsHand ToolsPower ToolsCustomer Service
  • Care Assistant

    Barnsley

    Licenses & certifications

    Level 2 in Professional CookeryNVQCookingBLS Certification

    Skills

    Picking & PackingEnglishWarehouse ExperienceCateringHospitalityRestaurant Experience
  • Head of Kitchen

    Barnsley

    Licenses & certifications

    NVQCookingDriving Licence

    Skills

    Supervising ExperienceFood SafetyLeadership
  • Catering Assistant

    Barnsley

    Licenses & certifications

    BTECGCSEMedia Studies

    Skills

    Driving LicenceOrganisational Skills
  • General Manager

    Barnsley

    Licenses & certifications

    Driving LicenceGCSE

    Skills

    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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