Kitchen Assistants for hire in Leeds
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Customer Service10%Leadership6%Education level
High school diploma or GED50%Bachelor's degree29%Vocational or technical training18%Years of experience
Less than 1 year6%1-2 years6%3-5 years20%Current company
"Sense care" healthcare agencyA T Alabi KitchenAdel Manor Care Centre
Time at current job
Less than 1 year32%1-2 years35%2-5 years23%
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Last updated: 14 Jul 2026
Kitchen Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Leeds: £31,762 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £30,350 – £33,239 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Kitchen Assistant
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationDementia CareFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateBLS CertificationSkills
Microsoft OfficeCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganisational SkillsMicrosoft ExcelTime ManagementKitchen Assistant
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationDementia CareFirst Aid CertificationCare CertificateSkills
Customer ServiceOrganisational SkillsMaintenanceAdministrative ExperienceTeam ManagementGuest ServicesKitchen Assistant
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
BTECNVQCertificate in Coaching FootballSkills
CateringSports CoachingOrganisational SkillsHospitalityCatering Assistant
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
NVQLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Customer ServiceCash HandlingLabourer
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
CSCSAsbestos AwarenessCSCS Green CardSkills
LeadershipConstruction ExperienceKitchen Porter
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Customer ServiceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementSalesMicrosoft OfficeCash Handling
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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: communication skills, customer service and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for a kitchen assistant?
Common licenses or certifications for kitchen assistants include: Food Hygiene Certificate, First Aid Certification and Safeguarding Certification.
What are some job titles related to kitchen assistants?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to kitchen assistants include: kitchen porter, nursery practitioner and catering 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 Leeds, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a kitchen assistant?
Most kitchen assistants have 12 years of professional experience.
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