Kitchen Assistants for hire in Ipswich

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    1,418

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    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills11%
    Time Management9%
    Customer Service8%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED60%
    Vocational or technical training23%
    Bachelor's degree10%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year18%
    1-2 years14%
    3-5 years12%
  • Current company

    The Key Café
    Access For Lofts
    All Manor of Events
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year22%
    1-2 years16%
    2-5 years41%

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Last updated: 5 Aug 2026

Kitchen Assistant: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Ipswich: £33,081 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £30,686£35,664 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • School Kitchen Assistant

    Ipswich

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationFood HygieneSafeguarding ProceduresCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsLeadershipFood PreparationKitchen ExperienceExperience Working with Children
  • Assistant Manager

    Ipswich

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateFood Safety

    Skills

    Customer ServiceComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsFood HygieneFood SafetyBaking
  • Assistant General Manager

    Ipswich

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Safety

    Skills

    Operations ManagementBusiness ProcessesCost Efficiency StrategyContinuous ImprovementFood and Beverage Service ExperienceRestaurant Management
  • GM/Clothing/Beauty Expert Colleague

    Ipswich

    Licenses & certifications

    COSHH ComplianceCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving Licence

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementCOSHH ComplianceCustomer ServiceProcessing Cash TransactionsPOS
  • Kitchen Assistant

    Ipswich

    Licenses & certifications

    Care HomeFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Customer ServiceCare ExperienceKitchen ExperienceCommunication SkillsFood SafetyFood Preparation
  • Bar and Kitchen Assistant

    Ipswich

    Licenses & certifications

    Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Customer ServiceCash HandlingTill OperationFood PreparationCommunication SkillsTime Management

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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 54 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, time management and customer service.

What licenses or certifications are common for a kitchen assistant?

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

What are some job titles related to kitchen assistants?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to kitchen assistants include: assistant manager, school kitchen assistant and customer 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 Ipswich, 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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