Kitchen Assistants for hire in Ipswich

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    1,391

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    10%
    Organisational Skills
    8%
    Time Management
    7%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    59%
    Vocational or technical training
    16%
    Bachelor's degree
    16%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    50%
    3-5 years
    30%
    Less than a year
    10%
  • Current company

    • The Range
    • Bright Horizons Family Solutions
    • McDonald's
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year
    50%
    2-5 years
    38%
    1-2 years
    13%

Browse Indeed's database of 1,391 profiles for Kitchen Assistants in Ipswich

Last updated: 1 Nov 2026

Kitchen Assistant: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Ipswich: £33,194 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £30,029 – £36,693 yearly
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  • Kitchen Assistant

    Ipswich

    Licenses & certifications

    Category A2 LicenceCategory AM LicenceCognitive Behavioural TherapyCategory A1 LicenceCategory B Auto Licence

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyFood Preparation
  • Kitchen Assistant

    Ipswich

    Licenses & certifications

    Public Sector Interpreting ExperienceDriving LicenceLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateInterpretationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate+1 more

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsKitchen ExperienceCookingCustomer Service
  • Customer Service Advisor

    Ipswich

    Licenses & certifications

    Knife SkillsDriving LicenceNutritionMicrosoft ExcelFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate+2 more

    Skills

    Barista ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceCustomer Support
  • Kitchen Assistant

    Ipswich

    Licenses & certifications

    Driving Licence

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceFood PreparationProcessing Cash Transactions
  • Shift Manager

    Ipswich

    Licenses & certifications

    First AidFirst Aid Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceCustomer ServiceEnglish
  • Head Chef/Manager

    Ipswich

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    LeadershipOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsKitchen ManagementMenu PlanningFood Preparation

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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, 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: catering assistant/ kitchen assistant, head chef/manager and warehouse operative.

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 Ipswich, 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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