Kitchen Assistants for hire in Durham
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Customer Service10%Organisational Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED60%Bachelor's degree20%Vocational or technical training14%Years of experience
Less than a year12%1-2 years16%3-5 years18%Current company
Durham university
ACTIVATORBannatyne
Time at current job
Less than a year31%1-2 years15%2-5 years42%
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Last updated: 28 Jul 2026
Kitchen Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Durham: £33,393 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £31,478 – £35,424 yearly
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DCO/Kitchen assistant
Durham
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceTeachingWorking with StudentsSkills
Bar ServiceBartendingBar ExperienceWarehouse ExperiencePackingPackagingKitchen Assistant
Chester-le-Street
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
PackingPicking & PackingWarehouse ExperienceKitchen Assistant
Sacriston
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Customer ServiceFood PreparationOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipAdministrative ExperienceStore Assistant
Durham
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 in Health & Social CareFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceSkills
LeadershipCustomer ServiceCommunication SkillsFood SafetySupervising ExperienceTeam ManagementAssistant Manageress
Durham
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceSkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceSupervising ExperienceManagementKitchen Prep
Durham
Licenses & certifications
Level 2 in Professional CookeryLevel 3 in Professional CookerySkills
CookingLevel 3 in Professional CookeryKitchen ExperienceFood PreparationRestaurant ExperienceHACCP
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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 54 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 a kitchen assistant?
Common licenses or certifications for kitchen assistants include: Driving Licence, First Aid Certification and Food Hygiene Certificate.
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, museum and castle visitor assistant and assistant manageress.
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 14 years of professional experience.
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