Kitchen Assistants for hire in Leeds
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6,414
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 11%
- Customer Service
- 9%
- Organisational Skills
- 9%
Education level
- Bachelor's degree
- 37%
- High school diploma or GED
- 24%
- Vocational or technical training
- 22%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- 1-2 years
- 20%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
Current company
Aldi Supermarket
TACO BELL
7-Eleven
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 57%
- Less than a year
- 29%
- More than 5 years
- 14%
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Last updated: 12 Nov 2026
Kitchen Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Leeds: £33,084 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £29,493 – £37,113 yearly
- Find more information on Indeed Salaries
*Indeed data (GB)
Kitchen Assistant
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceStockingBar ServiceKitchen Assistant
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid CertificationSkills
Organisational SkillsKitchen ExperienceCommunication SkillsFood HygieneFood SafetyFood PreparationKitchen Assistant
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetyCare CertificateFire SafetyBasic Life Support+11 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsKitchen ExperienceWaste RemovalCare Record KeepingRecord KeepingKitchen Compliance Manager
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
ISO 9001Driving LicenceLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateHACCPFood Hygiene CertificateInternal AuditsSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCustomer Relationship BuildingCustomer ServiceRecord KeepingKitchen Assistant
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
First Aid at WorkFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFirst Aid at Work CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceManagementStakeholder LiaisonEvents and Banqueting SupportKitchen Assistant
Hyde Park and Woodhouse
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationCOSHH ComplianceFirst Aid CertificationInfection Prevention & ControlPrevent Duty GuidanceCare Certificate+2 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsBarista ExperienceCustomer ServiceMaintenanceCleaningAdministrative Experience
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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, customer service and organisational skills.
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 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.
What level of education is common for a kitchen assistant?
Bachelor's degree 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 5 years of professional experience.
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