Kitchen Assistants for hire in Exeter
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Customer Service9%Time Management9%Education level
High school diploma or GED53%Vocational or technical training20%Bachelor's degree20%Years of experience
More than 10 years40%1-2 years20%3-5 years20%Current company
Mega
Nuffield Health
DPD
Time at current job
1-2 years33%2-5 years33%More than 5 years33%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,794 profiles for Kitchen Assistants in Exeter
Last updated: 23 Oct 2026
Kitchen Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Exeter: £33,813 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £29,896 – £38,244 yearly
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Kitchen Porter
Exeter
Licenses & certifications
NVQSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceFood PreparationMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeKitchen assistant
Exeter
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EngineeringC++MathsGCSEEnglishFPGA+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceElectrical EngineeringMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeCustomer service assistant
Exeter
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Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateOrganisational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementKitchen Staff Member
Exeter
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationChild SafeguardingLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Organisational SkillsTime ManagementExperience Working with ChildrenBehaviour ManagementPositive Behaviour Support StrategiesCleaningKitchen Assistant
Exeter
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceHACCPFood Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Communication SkillsFood SafetyInventory ControlCookingMeal PreparationFood PreparationKitchen Assistant
Exeter
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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 time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for kitchen assistants?
Common licenses or certifications for kitchen assistants include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Level 2 in Food Safety and First Aid Certification.
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 customer service 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 Exeter, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a kitchen assistant?
Most kitchen assistants have 13 years of professional experience.
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