Kitchen Assistants for hire in Leicester
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3,861
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 11%
- Customer Service
- 8%
- Food Preparation
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 61%
- Vocational or technical training
- 17%
- Master's degree
- 10%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- More than 10 years
- 30%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
Current company
Holiday Inn Leicester
Mitchell & Butlers
Greene king
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 50%
- 1-2 years
- 38%
- Less than a year
- 13%
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Last updated: 1 Nov 2026
Kitchen Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Leicester: £32,938 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £31,606 – £34,327 yearly
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*Indeed data (GB)
Kitchen Support / Catering Assistant
Leicester
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateCare CertificateSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceServingCateringKitchen Assistant
Leicester
Licenses & certifications
NVQDriving LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsPatient Personal Care AssistanceCare ExperienceCustomer ServiceHome CareKitchen Assistant
Leicester
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationCOSHH ComplianceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetyFire Safety+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsAutomotive RepairAutomotive DiagnosticsVehicle Brake System MaintenanceHead Chef
Wigston Magna
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateHACCPFood Hygiene Certificate+3 moreSkills
CookingCulinary ExperienceKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyFood PreparationLeadershipKitchen Assistant
Wigston Magna
Licenses & certifications
NVQDriving LicenceLevel 2 in Health & Social CareSkills
Time ManagementCustomer ServiceDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaSenior CareOlder Adult Care ExperienceLine chef
Leicester
Licenses & certifications
Knife SkillsCookingCustomer ServiceMenu PlanningLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Safety+9 moreSkills
CookingFood SafetyCulinary ExperienceKitchen ManagementMeal PreparationFood Preparation
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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 49 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: Driving Licence, Food Hygiene Certificate and Fire Safety.
What are some job titles related to kitchen assistants?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to kitchen assistants include: optical assistant, line chef and kitchen support / catering 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 7 years of professional experience.
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