Kitchen Assistants for hire in Leicester
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Customer Service11%Kitchen Experience7%Education level
High school diploma or GED57%Bachelor's degree17%Vocational or technical training17%Years of experience
Less than a year6%1-2 years22%3-5 years18%Current company
Volpo Lounge
(Volunteer) Sri Jaya Durga Temple,ABM Catering
Time at current job
Less than a year15%1-2 years35%2-5 years38%
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Last updated: 25 Jul 2026
Kitchen Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Leicester: £33,036 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £31,682 – £34,448 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Business Administrator
Leicester
Licenses & certifications
BTECFirst Aid CertificationNVQPeoplesoftFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Microsoft OfficeMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft AccessSageXeroBusiness Administrator
Leicester
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NVQDriving LicenceEnglishSkills
Supervising ExperiencePatient CareCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceAdministrative ExperienceOrganisational SkillsKitchen Assistant/Cook
Leicester
Licenses & certifications
CookingMenu PlanningSkills
Customer ServiceFood PreparationCommunication SkillsFood SafetyFood ManagementFood IndustryKitchen Assistant
Leicester
Licenses & certifications
DrivingDriving LicenceSkills
Customer ServiceCommunication SkillsCash HandlingDrivingFood PreparationCookingTandoori Chef, kitchen assistant
Leicester
Licenses & certifications
Barista ExperienceBartendingSkills
Food SafetyKitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsEnglishFood PreparationCookingKitchen Assistant
Leicester
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Communication SkillsCustomer ServiceCookingMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Excel
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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 55 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: Food Hygiene Certificate, Driving Licence 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: business administrator, volunteer kitchen assistant and kitchen assistant/cook.
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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