Kitchen-Assistants for hire in London

Find kitchen assistants who help prepare ingredients, follow recipes, and maintain kitchen cleanliness while possessing skills in food handling, organization, and teamwork. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in London to make your hiring faster and simpler.

  • Ready to work now

    24,653

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills13%
    Time Management9%
    Organisational Skills7%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree47%
    Master's degree24%
    High school diploma or GED18%
  • Years of experience

    3-5 years40%
    1-2 years20%
    6-10 years20%
  • Current company

    Farmer J
    1423 china Kitchen
    30 Grosvenor Square Restaurant, OPCO Limited
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years60%
    Less than a year40%

Browse Indeed's database of 24,653 profiles for Kitchen-Assistants in London

Last updated: 11 Oct 2026

Kitchen Assistant: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in London: £33,152 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £53,569 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • KITCHEN ASSISTANT

    London

    Licenses & certifications

    HACCPFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementPlatingIngredient ChoppingFood PreparationFood Safety
  • Kitchen Assistant

    London

    Licenses & certifications

    Driving LicenceRight to Work Check

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceFood PreparationMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft Office
  • Kitchen Assistant

    London

    Licenses & certifications

    Driving LicenceCompTIA A+

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementServingHospitalityFood Handling
  • Kitchen assistant

    London

    Licenses & certifications

    COSHH ComplianceGeneral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)First Aid CertificationUK GDPRFire SafetyLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsHACCPFood SafetyFIFOProduct Rotation
  • Kitchen Assistant

    London

    Licenses & certifications

    HACCPFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Communication SkillsMeal PreparationFood PreparationPlatingCleaningHACCP
  • Kitchen Assistant

    Whitechapel

    Licenses & certifications

    Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check (With Barred-List Check)Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Time ManagementKitchen ExperienceFood PreparationCleaningProduct RotationStock Rotation

Simple, transparent pricing

Choose the plan that fits your hiring needs.

Professional

🔥 Best for most teams

Ideal for dedicated recruiters and high-volume hiring teams

£325£260per month*Save £780
Start free trial§

Upgrade to Enterprise anytime as your team scales

  • Sourcing Assistant — uses automation to find and invite top matches
  • Assign up to 3 jobs at once to your Assistant
  • It works daily, even when you’re offline
  • Automatically sends personalized outreach messages
  • Includes Assistant contacts to kickstart sourcing **
  • 100 contacts per month
  • Advanced candidate filters + Glassdoor profiles
  • Get access to candidate engagement insights
  • Improve team collaboration with shared candidate lists

§Terms and conditions apply

*Plus taxes and fees as applicable. Pricing and offerings will vary by market and are subject to change

**Assistant contacts are applied in your first month

Not looking for sourcing candidates?

Indeed is used by more than 3.3 million companies globally

University of Oxford logo
Microsoft logo
Burger King logo
Nokia logo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Indeed Smart Sourcing?

Smart Sourcing is a tool that can help you find the right candidates for your open roles and reach out to them directly. Search resumes, and get a list of candidates whose qualifications, requirements and preferences match the job criteria you're looking for.

Are there additional products that can help me find candidates on Indeed?

Yes, you can create a free Indeed employer account">create a free Indeed employer account and post a job or reach more skilled talent by sponsoring a job and expanding your reach.

What's the average time to fill a kitchen assistant role?

The average time to fill a kitchen assistant role is 50 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 organisational skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for kitchen-assistants?

Common licenses or certifications for kitchen-assistants include: Level 2 in Food Safety, Food Hygiene Certificate and Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate.

What level of education is common for a kitchen assistant?

Bachelor's degree 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 4 years of professional experience.

Browse related occupations

Instantly match and connect with quality candidates today

*Terms and conditions apply