Kitchen-Assistants for hire in Derby

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    2,397

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills12%
    Organisational Skills6%
    Time Management6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED60%
    Vocational or technical training20%
    Bachelor's degree14%
  • Years of experience

    3-5 years30%
    6-10 years30%
    Less than a year20%
  • Current company

    1st foundations
    Abbey Court Residential Nursing Home
    ADM Catering
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years57%
    1-2 years29%
    Less than a year14%

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Last updated: 12 Oct 2026

Kitchen Assistant: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Derby: £29,197 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £72,128 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Kitchen Assistant

    Derby

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Safety

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyFood PreparationCustomer Service
  • Kitchen Assistant/Chef

    Derby

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationDBS Check ProcessingFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Communication SkillsCleaningCookingKitchen ExperienceFood PreparationFood Safety
  • SEND Teaching Assistant

    Derby

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationBehaviour ManagementEnhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check (With Barred-List Check)Prevent Duty GuidanceChild Safeguarding

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementCustomer ServiceHospitality
  • Kitchen Assistant

    Derby

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCookingFood Preparation
  • Sales assistant

    Chaddesden

    Licenses & certifications

    End-Of-Life CareExperience Working with Individuals with AutismDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaNVQHospice Care+1 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportCustomer InteractionAdministrative Support Experience
  • Catering Assistant

    Derby

    Licenses & certifications

    Car up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceCare Certificate

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsCare ExperienceCustomer ServiceMicrosoft 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 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, organisational skills and time management.

What licenses or certifications are common for kitchen-assistants?

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

What are some job titles related to kitchen-assistants?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to kitchen-assistants include: supervisor, general labourer and SEND teaching assistant.

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 Derby, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

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

Most kitchen-assistants have 4 years of professional experience.

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