Kitchen-Assistants for hire in Leicester
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Customer Service8%Food Preparation7%Education level
High school diploma or GED61%Bachelor's degree23%Master's degree10%Years of experience
3-5 years40%Less than a year20%6-10 years20%Current company
Grounded KitchenABM Catering
African Caribbean CentreTime at current job
2-5 years67%Less than a year17%1-2 years17%
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Last updated: 12 Oct 2026
Kitchen Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Leicester: £33,014 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £31,624 – £34,465 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Kitchen Support / Catering Assistant
Leicester
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCPRFood Hygiene CertificateCare CertificateSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceServingCateringKitchen Assistant
Leicester
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateBasic Life SupportBLS CertificationLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Customer ServiceKitchen ExperienceCateringHospitalityFood PreparationFood SafetyKitchen Assistant
Leicester
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementCookingFood PreparationFood HygieneFood SafetyKitchen Assistant
Leicester
Licenses & certifications
NVQDriving LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsPatient Personal Care AssistanceCare ExperienceCustomer ServiceHome CareCatering Assistant/Kitchen Assistant
Leicester
Licenses & certifications
Category C LicenceDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetyPersonal LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementFood IndustryLeadershipBasic MathsKitchen Assistant
Wigston Magna
Licenses & certifications
NVQLevel 2 in Health & Social CareSkills
Time ManagementCustomer ServiceDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaSenior CareOlder Adult Care 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 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 food preparation.
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 & front of house staff, kitchen support / catering assistant and catering assistant/kitchen 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 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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