Kitchen Assistants for hire in Ilford
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10,731
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 12%
- Organisational Skills
- 7%
- Time Management
- 7%
Education level
- Master's degree
- 32%
- Bachelor's degree
- 24%
- High school diploma or GED
- 24%
Years of experience
- 3-5 years
- 40%
- Less than a year
- 20%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
Current company
Autogrill
Hilton
Wetherspoon
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 43%
- 2-5 years
- 43%
- 1-2 years
- 14%
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Last updated: 1 Nov 2026
Kitchen Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Ilford: £34,713 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £32,652 – £36,904 yearly
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School Catering Assistant
Barking
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsFood PreparationKitchen ExperienceCleaningKitchen Assistant
London
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementFood PreparationPot WashingCleaningFood SafetyKitchen Assistant
Ilford
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsHospitalityFood SafetyCustomer ServiceFood Service ExperienceNursery Kitchen Assistant
Ilford
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationPaediatric First AidFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateCare Certificate+1 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsAssisted Living ExperienceFirst Aid AdministrationFirst AidKitchen Assistant
London
Licenses & certifications
Barista Coffee MakingBarista ExperienceHACCPFood Hygiene CertificateFood and Beverage ServiceCoffee ExperienceSkills
Communication SkillsBarista ExperienceGuest RelationsCustomer ServiceComplaint HandlingCustomer SupportKitchen associate
East London
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceSkills
Time ManagementServingInventory ControlMultilingualCustomer ServiceEnglish
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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, organisational skills 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 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: school kitchen assistant and catering assistant / ward hostess/ kitchen porter.
What level of education is common for a kitchen assistant?
Master's degree 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 5 years of professional experience.
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