Kitchen Assistants for hire in London
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills13%Time Management8%Kitchen Experience6%Education level
Vocational or technical training32%High school diploma or GED32%Bachelor's degree20%Years of experience
Less than a year12%1-2 years16%3-5 years32%Current company
AlbaladBAGEL WITH SHAKE LONDONBenugo
Time at current job
Less than a year18%1-2 years14%2-5 years50%
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Last updated: 4 Aug 2026
Kitchen Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in London: £32,305 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £55,915 yearly
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Kitchen Assistant
London
Licenses & certifications
Kitchen ExperienceNVQCookingCulinary ExperienceFood Service ExperienceSkills
Food HygieneFood SafetyRestaurant and kitchen support
St. Peter's
Licenses & certifications
BTECITSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTask PrioritisationComputer LiteracyMicrosoft Office SuiteKitchen Porter
London
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftDriving LicenceSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsDishwashingEnglishCleaning and Sanitation ExperienceCleaningBarista and Kitchen Assistant
Kentish Town
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceSkills
Barista ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipBar ServiceBartendingKitchen Assistant
London
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Communication SkillsManual HandlingWarehouse ExperienceWarehouse ManagementPicking & PackingLoad & UnloadKitchen Assistant
London
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementServingHospitalityFood Production
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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, time management and kitchen experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for a kitchen assistant?
Common licenses or certifications for kitchen assistants include: Driving Licence, Food Hygiene Certificate and Forklift.
What are some job titles related to kitchen assistants?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to kitchen assistants include: kitchen porter, kitchen PORTER and restaurant and kitchen support.
What level of education is common for a kitchen assistant?
Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a kitchen assistant in London, 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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