Kitchen Assistants for hire in Coventry

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 Coventry to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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    2,893

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    12%
    Time Management
    8%
    Organisational Skills
    7%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    53%
    Master's degree
    19%
    Vocational or technical training
    16%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    50%
    1-2 years
    20%
    3-5 years
    20%
  • Current company

    • SERCO
    • Exemplar health care
    • Premium Linguistic Services
  • Time at current job

    More than 5 years
    50%
    2-5 years
    33%
    Less than a year
    17%

Browse Indeed's database of 2,893 profiles for Kitchen Assistants in Coventry

Last updated: 23 Oct 2026

Kitchen Assistant: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Coventry: £33,277 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £31,842 – £34,776 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • General Kitchen Assistant

    Coventry

    Licenses & certifications

    HACCPFood SafetyBaking

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsKitchen ExperienceCustomer ServiceCleaningTime Management
  • Kitchen Technician

    Exhall

    Licenses & certifications

    First AidFirst Aid CertificationNutritionFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceRestaurant ExperienceFood SafetyHospitality
  • Kitchen Assistant

    Coventry

    Licenses & certifications

    Car up to 3.5 TonnesDriving Licence

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyCookingFood Preparation
  • Care Assistant

    Coventry

    Licenses & certifications

    COSHH ComplianceFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationInfection Prevention & ControlHCPCCPR+3 more

    Skills

    Home HealthOrganisational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsPatient Personal Care AssistanceProcessing Cash Transactions
  • Kitchen Assistant

    Coventry

    Licenses & certifications

    NVQManufacturing

    Skills

    Communication SkillsCookingFood SafetyCateringKitchen ExperienceFood Preparation
  • Kitchen Assistant

    Coventry

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationCOSHH ComplianceChild Safeguarding

    Skills

    Time ManagementFood PreparationFood SafetyStockingCleaningCommercial Cleaning

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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 50 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, time management and organisational skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for kitchen assistants?

Common licenses or certifications for kitchen assistants include: Driving Licence, Safeguarding Certification 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 / general assistant, general kitchen assistant and head of kitchen.

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 Coventry, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

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

Most kitchen assistants have 10 years of professional experience.

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