Kitchen Assistants for hire in Exeter

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    1,787

    candidates

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  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    11%
    Customer Service
    9%
    Time Management
    9%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    50%
    Vocational or technical training
    28%
    Bachelor's degree
    13%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    50%
    1-2 years
    20%
    Less than a year
    10%
  • Current company

    • Nuffield Health
    • Sainsbury’s
    • IKEA
  • Time at current job

    More than 5 years
    43%
    2-5 years
    29%
    Less than a year
    14%

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Last updated: 12 Nov 2026

Kitchen Assistant: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Exeter: £33,841 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £30,020 – £38,147 yearly
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  • Kitchen Assistant

    Exeter

    Licenses & certifications

    First AidFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceFire Safety

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsDriving LicenceTyre FittingKitchen ExperienceCustomer Service
  • Kitchen Porter

    Exeter

    Licenses & certifications

    NVQ

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceFood PreparationMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft Office
  • Kitchen assistant

    Exeter

    Licenses & certifications

    EngineeringC++MathsGCSEEnglishFPGA+1 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceElectrical EngineeringMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft Office
  • Retail Assistant

    Exeter

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipCustomer ServiceMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft Office
  • Kitchen Assistant

    Exeter

    Licenses & certifications

    COSHH ComplianceHACCPFood Hygiene CertificateFood Safety

    Skills

    Communication SkillsFood SafetyInventory ControlCookingMeal PreparationFood Preparation
  • Meal Time Assistant

    Exeter

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationFirst Aid Certification

    Skills

    Early Childhood EducationNursery ExperienceExperience Working with ChildrenChildcareSupervising ExperienceCommunication Skills

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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 49 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 retail 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 14 years of professional experience.

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