Kitchen-Assistants for hire in Maidstone

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  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills11%
    Organisational Skills10%
    Time Management7%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED54%
    Vocational or technical training31%
    Bachelor's degree9%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years50%
    3-5 years20%
    6-10 years20%
  • Current company

    Nourish Contract Catering
    ABCATERING SOLUTIONS
    Accessible Care-Medway, Kent
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year38%
    2-5 years38%
    1-2 years13%

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Last updated: 3 Oct 2026

Kitchen Assistant: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Maidstone: £33,212 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £29,545 – £37,333 yearly

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  • Kitchen Assistant

    Maidstone

    Licenses & certifications

    DBS Check ProcessingFood Preparation

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementFood PreparationCustomer ServiceTutoring
  • Kitchen Assistant

    Maidstone

    Licenses & certifications

    Driving Licence

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommercial DrivingCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceSales
  • Kitchen Assistant

    Maidstone

    Licenses & certifications

    NVQCookingFood SafetyFood Preparation

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceClient EngagementCustomer InteractionCare Home
  • Kitchen assistant

    Maidstone

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Safety

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsEnglishItalianCulinary ExperienceBaking
  • Kitchen Assistant

    East Malling

    Licenses & certifications

    Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCookingFood ProductionFood SafetyKitchen ManagementKitchen Experience
  • Kitchen Assistant

    Langley

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationFirst Aid CertificationPrevent Duty Guidance

    Skills

    LeadershipTime ManagementCustomer ServiceHospitalityFood Service ExperienceTeam Leadership

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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 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, organisational skills and time management.

What licenses or certifications are common for kitchen-assistants?

Common licenses or certifications for kitchen-assistants include: Driving Licence, Food Hygiene Certificate and Level 3 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: catering and hospitality manager, DGM and cook/kitchen 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 Maidstone, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a kitchen assistant?

Most kitchen-assistants have 13 years of professional experience.

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