Kitchen Assistants for hire in Colchester
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Customer Service7%Organisational Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED55%Bachelor's degree20%Vocational or technical training15%Years of experience
Less than a year8%1-2 years16%3-5 years16%Current company
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Mercury theatreAspensTime at current job
Less than a year6%1-2 years26%2-5 years48%
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Last updated: 4 Aug 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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Account Manager
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
HazmatDriving LicenceITRisk AnalysisRisk AssessmentSpace PlanningSkills
Communication SkillsManagementFront DeskCustomer ServiceFood PreparationGardeningReceptionist/play assistant/kitchen assistant
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceCPRSkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceGuest ServicesHospitalitySupervising ExperienceAdmin Assistance
Wivenhoe
Licenses & certifications
Microsoft Office SuiteMicrosoft ExcelSpreadsheetsMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareSkills
Organisational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingMicrosoft ExcelKitchen Assistant
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Communication SkillsKitchen ExperiencePetrol officer and Receptionist
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
SecurityCar up to 3.5 TonnesSIADriving LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipComplaint HandlingMaintenanceFacilities MaintenanceCustomer ServiceRetail Assistant
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceSkills
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 First Aid Certification.
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, retail assistant 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 5 years of professional experience.
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