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Most popular skills

Communication Skills 12%
Customer Service 7%
Kitchen Experience 6%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 62%
Bachelor's degree 24%
Master's degree 6%

Years of experience

Less than 1 year 12%
1-2 years 10%
3-5 years 24%

Current company

Baxterstory
Calamander Developments Ltd
Card Factory

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 20%
1-2 years 12%
2-5 years 56%

Browse Indeed's database of 349 profiles for Kitchen Assistants in Durham

Last updated: 6 Jul 2026

Kitchen Assistant: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Durham: £32,064 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £30,361£33,862 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

Kitchen Assistant

Durham

Licenses & certifications

Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Skills

Kitchen ExperienceCooking

Office Administrator

Spennymoor

Licenses & certifications

Safeguarding CertificationNVQMicrosoft ExcelFront Desk

Skills

Administrative ExperienceFront DeskMicrosoft OfficeOffice ExperienceCommunication SkillsPhone Etiquette

Kitchen Prep

Durham

Licenses & certifications

Level 2 in Professional CookeryLevel 3 in Professional Cookery

Skills

CookingLevel 3 in Professional CookeryKitchen ExperienceFood PreparationRestaurant ExperienceHACCP

Cafe Assistant

Brandon

Licenses & certifications

Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Skills

LeadershipCustomer ServiceFood SafetyFood HandlingBarista ExperienceHospitality

Kitchen Porter

Durham

Licenses & certifications

First Aid CertificationCertificate in Coaching Football

Skills

Electrical ExperienceCarpentryCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsLeadershipComputer Skills

Community Kitchen and Front of House Volunteer

Durham

Licenses & certifications

First Aid CertificationFood Hygiene Certificate

Skills

Cash HandlingDay CareBarista ExperienceCustomer ServiceKitchen ExperienceCare Plans

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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: communication skills, customer service and kitchen experience.

What licenses or certifications are common for a kitchen assistant?

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: kitchen porter, community kitchen and front of house volunteer and cafe 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 16 years of professional experience.

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