Kitchen Assistants for hire in Leeds
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Most popular skills
Customer Service12%Communication Skills11%Time Management7%Education level
High school diploma or GED50%Bachelor's degree25%Vocational or technical training17%Years of experience
Less than 1 year2%1-2 years6%3-5 years30%Current company
Leeds City Council
"Sense care" healthcare agencyA T Alabi KitchenTime at current job
Less than 1 year29%1-2 years39%2-5 years19%
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Last updated: 16 Jul 2026
Kitchen Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Leeds: £31,765 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £30,356 – £33,240 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
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Safeguarding CertificationDementia CareFirst Aid CertificationCare CertificateSkills
Customer ServiceOrganisational SkillsMaintenanceAdministrative ExperienceTeam ManagementGuest ServicesKitchen Assistant
Leeds
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BTECNVQCertificate in Coaching FootballSkills
CateringSports CoachingOrganisational SkillsHospitalityLabourer
Leeds
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CSCSAsbestos AwarenessCSCS Green CardSkills
LeadershipConstruction ExperienceCatering Assistant
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Food PreparationFood ServiceKitchen ExperienceCustomer ServiceTime ManagementHospitalityKitchen Assistant
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
BusinessCLAiTSkills
Communication 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 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: customer service, communication skills and time management.
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 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: volunteer kitchen assistant, catering assistant and 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 9 years of professional experience.
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