Kitchen Assistants for hire in Maidstone

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 Maidstone to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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    1,321

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  • Most popular skills

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

    High school diploma or GED59%
    Vocational or technical training29%
    Master's degree6%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years60%
    3-5 years20%
    1-2 years10%
  • Current company

    McDonald's
    Slam NHS Trust
    Wagamama UK
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years38%
    Less than a year25%
    More than 5 years25%

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Last updated: 23 Oct 2026

Kitchen Assistant: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Maidstone: £33,170 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £29,567 – £37,213 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Account Executive (Client Service)

    Maidstone

    Licenses & certifications

    CAPMBrandingMicrosoft Office SuiteCustomer Relationship ManagementContent StrategyMicrosoft Office+1 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceCleaningPlating
  • Kitchen assistant

    Maidstone

    Licenses & certifications

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

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsEnglishItalianCookingBaking
  • Kitchen Assistant

    Maidstone

    Licenses & certifications

    NVQCookingLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceClient EngagementCustomer InteractionCare Home
  • 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
  • Cook/kitchen assistant

    Maidstone

    Licenses & certifications

    Care HomeResidential Care Home Experience

    Skills

    LeadershipCookingKitchen ExperienceFood PreparationFood SafetyMeal Preparation

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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 First Aid Certification.

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 16 years of professional experience.

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