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Most popular skills

Customer Service 11%
Communication Skills 10%
Food Preparation 8%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 57%
Bachelor's degree 24%
Vocational or technical training 16%

Years of experience

Less than 1 year 6%
1-2 years 14%
3-5 years 18%

Current company

(Night Shift)
Avery Healthcare
Blue Arrow

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 22%
1-2 years 16%
2-5 years 47%

Browse Indeed's database of 3,452 profiles for Kitchen Assistants in Croydon

Last updated: 7 Jul 2026

Kitchen Assistant: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Croydon: £32,615 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £29,805£35,690 yearly

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Catering Assistant / Kitchen Assistant

Sutton

Licenses & certifications

Safeguarding CertificationDementia CareFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateBLS Certification

Skills

Food PreparationCookingKitchen ExperienceCateringInfection Prevention & ControlWaste Management

CUSTOMER SERVICE ADVISOR

London

Licenses & certifications

SIAFirst Aid CertificationDriving Licence

Skills

SIAFirst Aid CertificationCustomer ServiceOrganisational SkillsFood PreparationDriving

Kitchen Assistant

London

Licenses & certifications

Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationBTEC

Skills

DrivingTime ManagementCustomer Service

Childcare Assistant, Kitchen Assistant

Croydon

Licenses & certifications

Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Skills

Customer ServiceHospitalityFood SafetyEnglishFood ServiceServing

Baker & Kitchen Assistant

London

Licenses & certifications

Food Hygiene CertificateCare Certificate

Skills

Customer ServiceEnglishTime ManagementMaintenanceCommunication SkillsSomali

Kitchen Porter/Assistant

Croydon

Licenses & certifications

SIABookkeeping

Skills

HospitalityCustomer ServiceCCTVDriving LicenceItalianEnglish

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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 55 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: customer service, communication skills and food preparation.

What licenses or certifications are common for a kitchen assistant?

Common licenses or certifications for kitchen assistants include: First Aid Certification, Food Hygiene Certificate and Safeguarding Certification.

What are some job titles related to kitchen assistants?

According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to kitchen assistants include: baker & kitchen assistant, childcare assistant, kitchen assistant and kitchen assistant and cook.

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 Croydon, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

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

Most kitchen assistants have 12 years of professional experience.

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