Kitchen Assistants for hire in Cambridge

Find kitchen assistants who help prepare ingredients, follow recipes, and maintain kitchen cleanliness while possessing skills in food handling, organization, and teamwork. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Cambridge to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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    1,608

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    12%
    Organisational Skills
    10%
    Time Management
    5%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree
    33%
    High school diploma or GED
    33%
    Vocational or technical training
    18%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    40%
    Less than a year
    30%
    3-5 years
    30%
  • Current company

    • McDonald's
    • Greene King
    • Macdonalds
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    33%
    More than 5 years
    33%
    Less than a year
    17%

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Last updated: 8 Nov 2026

Kitchen Assistant: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Cambridge: £33,547 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £31,613 – £35,599 yearly
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  • Kitchen Assistant

    Cambridge

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationFirst Aid CertificationFire SafetyBasic Life SupportCertificate in Coaching FootballBLS Certification

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceProcessing Cash TransactionsCash HandlingFood Preparation
  • Kitchen Assistant | Front of House

    Cambridge

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementGuest RelationsCustomer ServiceGuest Services
  • Kitchen Assistant

    Cambridge

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Communication SkillsKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyFood PreparationHospitalityCustomer Service
  • Catering Assistant

    Cambridge

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Communication SkillsCustomer ServiceCash HandlingFood SafetyEnglishFood Preparation
  • Kitchen Assistant

    Cambridge

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Communication SkillsIngredient ChoppingFood PreparationFood Safety and Hygiene RegulationsCleaning and Sanitation ExperienceCleaning
  • Kitchen Assistant

    Cambridge

    Licenses & certifications

    Driving Licence

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingSalesCustomer ServiceProcessing Cash Transactions

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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, First Aid Certification and Driving Licence.

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, assistant manager and catering assistant.

What level of education is common for a kitchen assistant?

Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a kitchen assistant in Cambridge, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

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

Most kitchen assistants have 9 years of professional experience.

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