Kitchen Assistants for hire in Manchester
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11,197
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 12%
- Organisational Skills
- 9%
- Time Management
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 55%
- Master's degree
- 19%
- Vocational or technical training
- 19%
Years of experience
- Less than a year
- 30%
- 1-2 years
- 20%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
Current company
Sodexo
JD Wetherspoons
Care UK
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 100%
Browse Indeed's database of 11,197 profiles for Kitchen Assistants in Manchester
Last updated: 12 Nov 2026
Kitchen Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Manchester: £34,214 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £30,441 – £38,455 yearly
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*Indeed data (GB)
Kitchen Assistant
Manchester
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceCSCSDriving LicenceCSCS Green CardLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceFood PreparationProcessing Cash TransactionsCash HandlingKitchen Assistant
Manchester
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceFood HandlingFood PreparationProcessing Cash TransactionsCook / Kitchen Assistant
Manchester
Licenses & certifications
HACCPFire SafetySkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementCookingFood PreparationFood SafetyInventory ControlBank Cook/Kitchen Assistant
Manchester
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateCare CertificateSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsSalesMerchandisingRetail SalesKitchen Assistant
Swinton
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Time ManagementFood PreparationCateringMeal PreparationKitchen ExperienceCookingKitchen Assistant
Manchester
Licenses & certifications
Level 2 in Professional CookeryFood SafetySkills
Organisational SkillsFood PreparationWaste RemovalPerformance TuningDiplomacyCleaning
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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 time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for kitchen assistants?
Common licenses or certifications for kitchen assistants include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Level 2 in Food Safety 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: bank cook/kitchen assistant, cook / kitchen assistant and waitress and 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 Manchester, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a kitchen assistant?
Most kitchen assistants have 7 years of professional experience.
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