Kitchen Assistants for hire in Liverpool

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    7,399

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    11%
    Organisational Skills
    9%
    Customer Service
    5%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    53%
    Vocational or technical training
    21%
    Bachelor's degree
    21%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    30%
    Less than a year
    20%
    1-2 years
    20%
  • Current company

    • Mitchells & Butlers
    • KFC
    • Aramark UK
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year
    50%
    1-2 years
    25%
    2-5 years
    25%

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Last updated: 8 Nov 2026

Kitchen Assistant: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Liverpool: £35,056 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £31,095 – £39,521 yearly
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  • Kitchen Assistant

    Liverpool

    Licenses & certifications

    Level 3 in Health & Social CareNVQLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateCare Certificate+1 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementCulinary ExperienceCookingMenu PlanningFood Safety
  • Kitchen Staff / Cook Assistant

    Liverpool

    Licenses & certifications

    Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Communication SkillsCookingFood PreparationHACCPFood SafetyCleaning and Sanitation Experience
  • Kitchen Steward

    Liverpool

    Licenses & certifications

    Customer ServiceMathsEnglish

    Skills

    Communication SkillsCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportFood PreparationInventory ControlStock Checks
  • School Kitchen Assistant

    Liverpool

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationLevel 3 in Health & Social CareMental Capacity Act 2005Care CertificateBasic Life SupportBLS Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsPersonal Service ExperienceCare Support ExperiencePatient Personal Care AssistanceNutritionServing
  • Teaching Assistant

    Liverpool

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationCoachingFirst AidGeneral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)First Aid CertificationFood Handling+6 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsRecord KeepingUK GDPRGeneral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)Records ManagementRecruiting
  • Kitchen Assistant

    Liverpool

    Licenses & certifications

    Driving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Communication SkillsFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateManual HandlingDriving LicenceCleaning

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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, organisational skills and customer service.

What licenses or certifications are common for kitchen assistants?

Common licenses or certifications for kitchen assistants include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Driving Licence 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: school kitchen assistant, kitchen staff / cook assistant and teaching 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 Liverpool, 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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