Kitchen Assistants for hire in Ilford

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  • Most popular skills

    Customer Service9%
    Communication Skills9%
    Kitchen Experience9%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED44%
    Vocational or technical training21%
    Bachelor's degree21%
  • Years of experience

    Less than 1 year2%
    1-2 years26%
    3-5 years34%
  • Current company

    Sainsbury’s
    Albalad
    Aramark, Talli Kitchen, Dishoom Restaurant
  • Time at current job

    Less than 1 year35%
    1-2 years18%
    2-5 years41%

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Last updated: 14 Jul 2026

Kitchen Assistant: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Ilford: £34,549 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £32,612£36,601 yearly

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  • Kitchen Assistant

    London

    Licenses & certifications

    NVQFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateCare Certificate

    Skills

    Customer ServiceFood PreparationStockingOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsCash Handling
  • Kitchen Assistant

    Barking

    Licenses & certifications

    Driving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Food PreparationKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateOrganisational Skills
  • Kitchen Chef Assistant

    London

    Licenses & certifications

    SIALevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    CookingKnife SkillsBakingKitchen ExperienceVan DriverDriving
  • kitchen Aid

    East Ham

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationDementia CareCare Certificate

    Skills

    ServingKitchen ExperienceCookingEnglishBehaviour Management
  • Kitchen Assistant

    London

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationDriving Licence

    Skills

    MultilingualFirst AidSports CoachingTeam ManagementCommunication SkillsMerchandising
  • Kitchen Sales Designer

    London

    Licenses & certifications

    CompTIA A+CompTIA Network+

    Skills

    User ResearchCustomer ServiceCommunication SkillsAdobe IllustratorAdobe LightroomAdobe Photoshop

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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 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, Driving Licence and Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate.

What are some job titles related to kitchen assistants?

According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to kitchen assistants include: kitchen aid and kitchen chef 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 Ilford, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a kitchen assistant?

Most kitchen assistants have 6 years of professional experience.

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