Kitchen Assistants for hire in Manchester

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 Manchester to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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    11,182

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    12%
    Organisational Skills
    9%
    Time Management
    7%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    57%
    Vocational or technical training
    20%
    Bachelor's degree
    13%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year
    30%
    3-5 years
    30%
    6-10 years
    30%
  • Current company

    • J D Wetherspoon PLC
    • Sodexo
    • Bupa care Home
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year
    100%

Browse Indeed's database of 11,182 profiles for Kitchen Assistants in Manchester

Last updated: 23 Oct 2026

Kitchen Assistant: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Manchester: £34,110 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £30,592 – £38,032 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Kitchen Assistant

    Salford

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Time ManagementOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsFood PreparationCleaningLandscape Maintenance
  • Kitchen Assistant

    Manchester

    Licenses & certifications

    Driving Licence

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsHospitalityServingFood PreparationCustomer Service
  • Assistant Manager

    Manchester

    Licenses & certifications

    Driving Licence

    Skills

    LeadershipAssistant Manager ExperienceBarista ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime Management
  • Kitchen Assistant

    Manchester

    Licenses & certifications

    Prevent Duty Guidance

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportCustomer InteractionPrevent Duty Guidance
  • Kitchen Assistant

    Swinton

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Time ManagementFood PreparationCateringMeal PreparationKitchen ExperienceCooking
  • Kitchen Assistant

    Manchester

    Licenses & certifications

    Level 2 in Professional CookeryFood Safety

    Skills

    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 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: Food Hygiene Certificate, Driving Licence 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: assistant manager and waiter and kitchen assistance.

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 3 years of professional experience.

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