Kitchen Assistants for hire in Colchester
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Customer Service7%Kitchen Experience6%Education level
High school diploma or GED49%Bachelor's degree23%Vocational or technical training15%Years of experience
1-2 years18%3-5 years24%6-10 years24%Current company
Mercury theatreAbberton Rural TrainingAppello CarelineTime at current job
Less than a year14%1-2 years26%2-5 years46%
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Last updated: 29 Jul 2026
Kitchen Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Colchester: £32,224 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £30,430 – £34,124 yearly
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Kitchen Assistant / Second Chef / Housekeeper
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneLevel 2 in Professional CookeryNVQCustomer ServiceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsCustomer Service Assistant
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
CSCSCSCS Construction Site OperativeFood Hygiene CertificateAsbestos AwarenessLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateCSCS LabourerSkills
Heavy LiftingFood PreparationCustomer ServiceForkliftLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificatePicking & PackingAdmin Assistance
Wivenhoe
Licenses & certifications
Microsoft Office SuiteMicrosoft ExcelSpreadsheetsMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareSkills
Organisational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingMicrosoft ExcelKitchen porter and kitchen assistant
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsConflict ManagementDecision MakingKitchen Assistant
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Communication SkillsKitchen ExperienceAccount Manager
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceEnglishSkills
Communication SkillsFront DeskCustomer ServiceFood PreparationGardeningMicrosoft Office
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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 kitchen experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for a kitchen assistant?
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 assistant/cook, kitchen porter and account 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 Colchester, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a kitchen assistant?
Most kitchen assistants have 11 years of professional experience.
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