Kitchen-Assistants for hire in Leicester
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Customer Service8%Organisational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED51%Vocational or technical training26%Bachelor's degree17%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years18%3-5 years24%Current company
(Internship) / Hampton by HiltonABM Catering
Allpants ltdTime at current job
Less than a year12%1-2 years32%2-5 years36%
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Last updated: 30 Aug 2026
Kitchen Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Leicester: £33,071 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £31,657 – £34,547 yearly
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Volunteer Kitchen Assistant
Leicester
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationCOSHH ComplianceCare Plan DevelopmentUK GDPRFirst Aid AdministrationPaediatric First Aid+13 moreSkills
Time ManagementOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsComputer LiteracyITComputer SkillsTandoori Chef, kitchen assistant
Leicester
Licenses & certifications
Barista Coffee MakingBarista ExperienceBartendingBar ExperienceBar ServiceCoffee ExperienceSkills
Food SafetyKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsEnglishFood PreparationCookingHealth Care Assistant
City of Leicester
Licenses & certifications
Reporting of Injuries Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR)Dementia CareUK GDPRCare CertificateEnd-Of-Life CareRecord Keeping+25 moreSkills
Assisted Living ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsCare PlansCare ExperienceLibrary Assistant
Leicester
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneAccountingBookkeepingFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Safety+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyFood PreparationCataloguingKitchen Assistant / Restaurant Staff
Leicester
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCross-Contamination PreventionComplaint HandlingCustomer ServiceFood Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Computer LiteracyComputer SkillsCustomer ServiceRestaurant ExperienceHospitalityKitchen Assistant
Leicester
Licenses & certifications
Computer LiteracyComputer SkillsFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementKitchen ExperienceCateringFood 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 53 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 NVQ.
What are some job titles related to kitchen-assistants?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to kitchen-assistants include: kitchen assistant/cook, kitchen assistant / restaurant staff and volunteer 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 6 years of professional experience.
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