Kitchen Assistants for hire in Leicester
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Customer Service8%Organisational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED50%Bachelor's degree19%Vocational or technical training19%Years of experience
Less than a year14%1-2 years24%3-5 years24%Current company
J D Wetherspoon PLC
ABM Catering
Allpants ltdTime at current job
Less than a year5%1-2 years26%2-5 years42%
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Last updated: 4 Aug 2026
Kitchen Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Leicester: £33,025 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £31,686 – £34,421 yearly
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Tandoori Chef, kitchen assistant
Leicester
Licenses & certifications
Barista Coffee MakingBarista ExperienceBartendingBar ExperienceBar ServiceCoffee ExperienceSkills
Food SafetyKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsEnglishFood PreparationCookingLibrary Assistant
Leicester
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneAccountingBookkeepingFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyFood PreparationCataloguingVolunteer Kitchen Assistant
Leicester
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationCOSHH ComplianceCare Plan DevelopmentUK GDPRFirst Aid AdministrationPaediatric First AidSkills
Time ManagementOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsComputer LiteracyITComputer SkillsBack of House Kitchen Staff/Kitchen Manager
Leicester
Licenses & certifications
CSCSSecurityFirst AidFront-Of-House Security DutiesFirst Aid CertificationSIASkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementKitchen Assistant
Leicester
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementCookingFood PreparationFood HygieneFood SafetyAssembly Operator
Leicester
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetyPedicureManicureSkills
AssemblyCookingMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingHand ToolsAssembly
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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, customer service and organisational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a kitchen assistant?
Common licenses or certifications for kitchen assistants include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Food Hygiene and Accounting.
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, back of house kitchen staff/kitchen manager and business administrator.
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 Leicester, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a kitchen assistant?
Most kitchen assistants have 4 years of professional experience.
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