Kitchen Assistants for hire in Durham
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Customer Service8%Organisational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED60%Vocational or technical training17%Bachelor's degree13%Years of experience
More than 10 years30%1-2 years20%3-5 years20%Current company
HC One
PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA RESTAURANT
Marriott International
Time at current job
Less than a year40%1-2 years20%2-5 years20%
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Last updated: 23 Oct 2026
Kitchen Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Durham: £33,300 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £31,100 – £35,656 yearly
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Kitchen Assistant
Sacriston
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipCustomer ServiceFood PreparationProcessing Cash TransactionsDomestic / Kitchen Assistant
Durham
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsCleaningFood PreparationKitchen ExperienceCustomer ServiceKitchen Assistant
Durham
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsCleaningKitchen ExperienceCustomer ServiceFood PreparationCare Assistant / Housekeeping / Kitchen Support
Durham
Licenses & certifications
Care PlansBuccal Midazolam AdministrationFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceMathsCare Certificate+3 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceCare ExperienceSenior CareOlder Adult Care ExperienceChef/Kitchen Manager
Durham
Licenses & certifications
Level 2 in Food SafetySkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementBakingHospitalityRestaurant ExperienceFood PreparationArea Manager
Spennymoor
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriving LicenceSkills
LeadershipBusiness CoachingCustomer ServiceManagementSupervising ExperienceSales
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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, customer service and organisational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for kitchen assistants?
Common licenses or certifications for kitchen assistants include: Driving Licence, Food Hygiene Certificate and Level 2 in Food Safety.
What are some job titles related to kitchen assistants?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to kitchen assistants include: chef/kitchen manager, line chef/sous chef and domestic / kitchen 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 Durham, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a kitchen assistant?
Most kitchen assistants have 9 years of professional experience.
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