Kitchen Assistants for hire in Birmingham

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    8,397

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    10%
    Organisational Skills
    7%
    Time Management
    6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    41%
    Bachelor's degree
    26%
    Vocational or technical training
    21%
  • Years of experience

    3-5 years
    50%
    More than 10 years
    30%
    Less than a year
    10%
  • Current company

    • Papa Johns
    • Albion Court Care Home
    • ISS Ltd
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year
    100%

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Last updated: 13 Nov 2026

Kitchen Assistant: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Birmingham: £33,936 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £27,986 – £41,150 yearly
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  • Part-time Kitchen Assistant

    Birmingham

    Licenses & certifications

    BTECFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationNutritionFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate+2 more

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceComputer LiteracyIT
  • Kitchen assistant

    Birmingham

    Licenses & certifications

    COSHH ComplianceFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationFirst Aid AdministrationCPRFirst Aid Response+6 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsLeadershipDishwashingMaintenance
  • School Kitchen Assistant

    Birmingham

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene CertificateAATEnglishLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementRisk AnalysisRisk AssessmentFood Safety
  • Kitchen Assistant

    Birmingham

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationNEBOSH

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementMaintenanceCash Handling
  • Kitchen Assistant

    West Bromwich

    Licenses & certifications

    Category a LicenceDriving Licence

    Skills

    Time ManagementCustomer ServiceFood PreparationKitchen ExperienceStockingFood Safety
  • Kitchen Assistant

    Birmingham

    Licenses & certifications

    Bachelor's DegreeLevel 2 in Professional CookeryFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 3 in Professional CookeryLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceServingTable ServiceCustomer Engagement

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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, organisational skills and time management.

What licenses or certifications are common for kitchen assistants?

Common licenses or certifications for kitchen assistants include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate 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: school kitchen assistant and assistant kitchen manager.

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 Birmingham, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a kitchen assistant?

Most kitchen assistants have 5 years of professional experience.

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