Kitchen Assistants for hire in Leeds
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Customer Service9%Organisational Skills9%Education level
Vocational or technical training32%Bachelor's degree27%High school diploma or GED22%Years of experience
3-5 years50%1-2 years20%6-10 years20%Current company
TACO BELL
Priory
Grove Park Care Home
Time at current job
Less than a year33%1-2 years33%2-5 years33%
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Last updated: 23 Oct 2026
Kitchen Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Leeds: £33,054 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £29,369 – £37,202 yearly
*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 AidDementia CareFirst Aid CertificationInfection Prevention & ControlPhysical InterventionMedication Administration+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsKitchen ExperienceFood Safety and Hygiene RegulationsFood SafetyKitchen Assistant
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceHACCPFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Customer ServiceCleaningFood PreparationCash HandlingStockingCommunication SkillsKitchen Assistant
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsServingCustomer ServiceHospitalityFood SafetyKitchen 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 & Floor Support Assistant
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementCleaningDishwashingDishwashersFood Safety
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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 50 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: kitchen & floor support assistant.
What level of education is common for a kitchen assistant?
Vocational or technical training 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 3 years of professional experience.
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