Kitchen-Assistants for hire in Edinburgh
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Time Management8%Organisational Skills5%Education level
High school diploma or GED38%Master's degree24%Vocational or technical training21%Years of experience
Less than a year20%1-2 years10%3-5 years24%Current company
ibis Hotel
Malmaison
Scotts kitchenTime at current job
Less than a year31%1-2 years28%2-5 years38%
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Last updated: 10 Sept 2026
Kitchen Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Edinburgh: £33,824 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £28,643 – £39,942 yearly
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Kitchen assistant
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Rigid HGV Over 3.5 Tonnes OperationCategory C LicenceCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationDriving Licence+3 moreSkills
DrivingLoad Restraint SystemsLoad SecuringAdherence to Drivers' Hours RulesDrivers' Hours RegulationsTime ManagementRestaurant Manager
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationFood SafetyFire SafetyPersonal LicenceSkills
LeadershipBusiness CoachingRestaurant ExperienceStaff TrainingTraining & DevelopmentCoachingKitchen Assistant
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 in Health & Social CareSecurityFront-Of-House Security DutiesSIANVQSVQSkills
Communication SkillsCare ExperienceWriting SkillsSenior CareOlder Adult Care ExperienceGeriatricsMulti-Skilled Engineer
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Permit-To-Work ComplianceMobile Elevating Work PlatformsSafe Working at HeightCherry PickerLegionella Risk Assessment GuidelinesSkills
Mobile Elevating Work PlatformsSafe Working at HeightCherry PickerPermit-To-Work ComplianceLegionella Risk Assessment GuidelinesKitchen Manager
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftFood HygieneFood SafetyCounterbalance Forklift Truck OperationSkills
Warehouse ExperienceCash HandlingMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareTraining & DevelopmentKitchen assistant
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
AgileScrumCertified Scrum MasterProject Management MethodologySkills
LeadershipTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsScrumProject Management MethodologyAgile
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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, time management and organisational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a kitchen assistant?
Common licenses or certifications for kitchen-assistants include: Driving Licence, Car up to 3 5 Tonnes and Food Hygiene.
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 and multi-skilled engineer.
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 Edinburgh, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a kitchen assistant?
Most kitchen-assistants have 10 years of professional experience.
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