Kitchen Assistants for hire in Leicester
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills13%Customer Service10%Kitchen Experience6%Education level
High school diploma or GED57%Bachelor's degree19%Vocational or technical training14%Years of experience
Less than a year10%1-2 years22%3-5 years18%Current company
Volpo Lounge
Allpants ltdAlpha Construction LtdTime at current job
Less than a year21%1-2 years29%2-5 years38%
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Last updated: 30 Jul 2026
Kitchen Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Leicester: £33,036 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £31,682 – £34,448 yearly
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Tandoori Chef, kitchen assistant
Leicester
Licenses & certifications
Barista Coffee MakingBarista ExperienceBartendingBar ExperienceBar ServiceCoffee ExperienceSkills
Food SafetyKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsEnglishFood PreparationCookingBack of House Kitchen Staff/Kitchen Manager
Leicester
Licenses & certifications
CSCSSecurityFirst AidFront-Of-House Security DutiesFirst Aid CertificationSIASkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementAssistant Manager
Leicester
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationFood SafetyPersonal LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipBachelor's DegreeBusinessProfit & LossHospitalityKitchen Assistant
Leicester
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood SafetyFire SafetySkills
Organisational SkillsRestaurant ExperienceDishwashingDishwashersFood Service ExperienceCulinary ExperienceBusiness Administrator
Leicester
Licenses & certifications
NVQDriving LicenceEnglishSkills
Supervising ExperiencePatient CareCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceAdministrative ExperienceOrganisational SkillsKitchen Assistant
Leicester
Licenses & certifications
DrivingDriving LicenceSkills
Customer ServiceCommunication SkillsCash HandlingDrivingFood PreparationCooking
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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 kitchen experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for a kitchen assistant?
Common licenses or certifications for kitchen assistants include: Driving Licence, NVQ and Car up to 3 5 Tonnes.
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, assistant manager and back of house kitchen staff/kitchen manager.
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 9 years of professional experience.
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