Ready to work now

2,587

candidates

Resume updated in last 6 months

Most popular skills

Customer Service 11%
Communication Skills 11%
Kitchen Experience 8%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 60%
Bachelor's degree 26%
Master's degree 9%

Years of experience

Less than 1 year 6%
1-2 years 16%
3-5 years 24%

Current company

ACROPOLIS STREET FOOD
Akari Care
Appleby Inn Hotel - Appleby Parva

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 17%
1-2 years 35%
2-5 years 35%

Browse Indeed's database of 2,587 profiles for Kitchen Assistants in Gateshead

Last updated: 6 Jul 2026

Kitchen Assistant: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Gateshead: £31,975 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £30,342£33,695 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

Kitchen Assistant/Chef

Washington

Licenses & certifications

ForkliftDriving LicenceCLAiTCategory CE LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Skills

Communication SkillsLeadershipAdministrative ExperienceITMicrosoft OfficeForklift

Kitchen Assistant

Wallsend

Licenses & certifications

NVQFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Skills

Food HandlingCash HandlingCustomer ServiceFood Safety

Call Centre

Longbenton

Licenses & certifications

Bachelor's DegreeFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Skills

Communication SkillsKitchen ExperienceQuality AssuranceHeavy Lifting

Commercial & Operations Coordinator - Kitchen

Wallsend

Licenses & certifications

Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Skills

Picking & PackingWarehouse ExperienceShipping & ReceivingKitchen ExperienceFood PreparationFood Service

Kitchen Assistant

Newcastle upon Tyne

Licenses & certifications

VisioBusiness Analysis

Skills

Customer ServiceOrganisational SkillsFood PreparationStockingMaintenanceCash Handling

Kitchen Assistant

Gateshead

Licenses & certifications

Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Skills

CateringFood SafetyKitchen ExperienceCustomer ServiceFood PreparationCommunication Skills

Simple, transparent pricing

Choose the plan that fits your hiring needs.

§Terms and conditions apply

*Plus taxes and fees as applicable. Pricing and offerings will vary by market and are subject to change

**Assistant contacts are applied in your first month

See how Smart Sourcing helps you find candidates in seconds

Ready to start sourcing?
Smart Sourcing demo

Browse by skills

Indeed is used by more than 3.3 million companies globally

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Indeed Smart Sourcing?

Smart Sourcing is a tool that can help you find the right candidates for your open roles and reach out to them directly. Search resumes, and get a list of candidates whose qualifications, requirements and preferences match the job criteria you're looking for.

Are there additional products that can help me find candidates on Indeed?

Yes, you can create a free Indeed employer account and post a job or reach more skilled talent by sponsoring a job and expanding your reach.

What's the average time to fill a kitchen assistant role?

The average time to fill a kitchen assistant role is 55 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: customer service, communication skills and kitchen experience.

What licenses or certifications are common for a kitchen assistant?

Common licenses or certifications for kitchen assistants include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate and Driving Licence.

What are some job titles related to kitchen assistants?

According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to kitchen assistants include: candidate, kitchen porter and commercial & operations coordinator - kitchen.

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 Gateshead, 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.

Instantly match and connect with quality candidates today

*Terms and conditions apply