Kitchen Assistants for hire in Chelmsford

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    1,009

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    8%
    Organisational Skills
    7%
    Customer Service
    7%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    43%
    Bachelor's degree
    22%
    Vocational or technical training
    19%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    40%
    Less than a year
    20%
    3-5 years
    20%
  • Current company

    • Mitchell and butler
    • Wetherspoons
    • Aegon
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    50%
    Less than a year
    17%
    1-2 years
    17%

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Last updated: 1 Nov 2026

Kitchen Assistant: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Chelmsford: £33,566 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £32,081 – £35,119 yearly
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  • Caring for parent

    Chelmsford

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsKitchen Porter ExperienceProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen Experience
  • Food Truck Assistant

    Chelmsford

    Licenses & certifications

    Driving LicenceCategory B Auto Licence

    Skills

    Customer ServiceFood PreparationKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyCookingFood Handling
  • Kitchen Porter

    Chelmsford

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid Certification

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsKitchen ExperienceCateringHospitalityFood SafetyCustomer Service
  • Kitchen Supervisor

    Chelmsford

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationLevel 2 in Customer ServiceConflict ManagementFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFirst Aid Certification
  • Care Assistant

    Chelmsford

    Licenses & certifications

    Level 3 in Health & Social CareDriving LicenceCare Certificate

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementCare Record KeepingFirst Aid AdministrationRecord Keeping
  • Kitchen Staff

    Chelmsford

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Kitchen ExperienceFood PreparationFood SafetyCookingFood HandlingFood Production Cooking and Frying

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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 customer service.

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 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 porter, delivery driver and caring for parent.

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 Chelmsford, 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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