Kitchen-Assistants for hire in Edinburgh
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Time Management8%Organisational Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED33%Master's degree33%Vocational or technical training22%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%3-5 years20%6-10 years20%Current company
Malmaison
3 Blind MiceAmey
Time at current job
2-5 years50%Less than a year25%More than 5 years25%
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Last updated: 3 Oct 2026
Kitchen Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Edinburgh: £33,726 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £28,770 – £39,536 yearly
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Kitchen Assistant
Straiton
Licenses & certifications
First AidCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst Aid CertificationDrivingDriving LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementKitchen ExperienceHospitalityCookingMeal PreparationKitchen Supervisor
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Barista Coffee MakingBarista ExperienceCoffee ExperienceSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceCustomer InteractionCommunity EngagementFood SafetyKitchen assistant
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
AgileScrumCertified Scrum MasterProject Management MethodologySkills
LeadershipTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsScrumProject Management MethodologyAgileKITCHEN MANAGER
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid CertificationTeam LeadershipFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementKitchen ManagementFood Service ManagementTeam LeadershipKitchen Operations & Portering ● Kitchen Porter |
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateFire SafetySkills
Food Hygiene CertificateTime ManagementCommunication SkillsFood HandlingFire SafetyInventory ControlKitchen Assistant
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 in Health & Social CareSIANVQTeam LeadershipSVQSkills
Communication SkillsPatient Personal Care AssistanceCare ExperienceSenior CareOlder Adult Care ExperienceCare Home
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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, time management 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 Car up to 3 5 Tonnes.
What are some job titles related to kitchen-assistants?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to kitchen-assistants include: kitchen operations & portering ● kitchen porter | and KITCHEN MANAGER.
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 11 years of professional experience.
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