Kitchen Assistants for hire in Bedford
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1,208
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 12%
- Customer Service
- 10%
- Organisational Skills
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 64%
- Vocational or technical training
- 21%
- Bachelor's degree
- 15%
Years of experience
- 3-5 years
- 30%
- More than 10 years
- 30%
- Less than a year
- 20%
Current company
Greene King
Elior catering
Wetherspoons
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 50%
- 2-5 years
- 33%
- 1-2 years
- 17%
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Last updated: 23 Oct 2026
Kitchen Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Bedford: £32,796 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £31,847 – £33,772 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Kitchen Assistant
Bedford
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsFood SafetyFood PreparationKitchen ExperienceCookingStudent Kitchen Assistant – School Hospitality Kitchen
Bedford
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceLevel 2 in Health & Social CareSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsProblem ManagementOrganisational SkillsKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyKitchen Assistant
Bedford
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationDriving LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsChildcareCustomer ServiceCash HandlingFood SafetySupervising ExperienceHospitality Staff
Bedford
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationCOSHH ComplianceReporting of Injuries Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR)Dementia CareChild SafeguardingCare Certificate+10 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsMedication AdministrationPatient CareWound CareTime ManagementKitchen Assistant
Bedford
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Knife SkillsFood PreparationFood SafetyCustomer ServiceProcessing Cash TransactionsCash HandlingGeneral Kitchen Assistant
Kempston
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Time ManagementTeachingSocial ListeningCustomer ServiceEnglishSecurity
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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 50 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, customer service and organisational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for kitchen assistants?
Common licenses or certifications for kitchen assistants include: Driving Licence, Food Hygiene Certificate and Level 2 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: kitchen manager, general kitchen assistant and school kitchen 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 Bedford, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a kitchen assistant?
Most kitchen assistants have 7 years of professional experience.
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