Kitchen-Assistants for hire in Colchester

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    1,483

    candidates

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  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills9%
    Customer Service7%
    Organisational Skills7%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED55%
    Bachelor's degree24%
    Vocational or technical training18%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year8%
    1-2 years18%
    3-5 years28%
  • Current company

    Mercury theatre
    Stonegate Group
    Abberton Rural Training
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year19%
    1-2 years15%
    2-5 years44%

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Last updated: 21 Aug 2026

Kitchen Assistant: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Colchester: £32,481 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £29,232£36,090 yearly

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  • Horticulture Volunteering

    Colchester

    Licenses & certifications

    COSHH ComplianceNVQCustomer ServiceMathsFood PreparationEnglish

    Skills

    Manual HandlingCOSHH ComplianceProduct RotationStockingStock ReplenishmentStock Rotation
  • Production Operative

    Colchester

    Licenses & certifications

    ForkliftWarehouse ExperienceFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationFood Safety

    Skills

    HospitalityCustomer ServiceCateringWarehouse ExperiencePackingPicking & Packing
  • Kitchen Assistant

    Colchester

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Communication SkillsKitchen Experience
  • Petrol officer and Receptionist

    Colchester

    Licenses & certifications

    SecurityCar up to 3.5 TonnesSIADriving Licence

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipComplaint HandlingMaintenanceFacilities MaintenanceCustomer Service
  • Shot seller

    Colchester

    Licenses & certifications

    DBS Check ProcessingCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceCPR

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipBarista ExperienceOrganisational SkillsBar Service
  • Retail Assistant

    Colchester

    Licenses & certifications

    Car up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving Licence

    Skills

    Customer ServiceMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareMicrosoft WordWord Processing

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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 54 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 a kitchen assistant?

Common licenses or certifications for kitchen-assistants include: Driving Licence, Car up to 3 5 Tonnes and 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: warehouse assistant, retail assistant and shot seller.

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 Colchester, 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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