Kitchen-Assistants for hire in Manchester

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  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills12%
    Organisational Skills9%
    Time Management7%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED44%
    Bachelor's degree25%
    Master's degree19%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year40%
    More than 10 years30%
    6-10 years20%
  • Current company

    J D Wetherspoon PLC
    2tees Afro Caribbean foods & restaurant
    Abbraccio Italian Restaurant
  • Time at current job

    1-2 years50%
    Less than a year25%
    2-5 years25%

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Last updated: 3 Oct 2026

Kitchen Assistant: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Manchester: £34,034 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £30,580 – £37,879 yearly

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  • Kitchen Assistant

    Manchester

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceFood PreparationProcessing Cash TransactionsCash Handling
  • Kitchen Cook & Housekeeper

    Manchester

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationCOSHH ComplianceCateringLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificatePrevent Duty GuidanceFood Hygiene Certificate+4 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsFood SafetyMenu PlanningRecord Keeping
  • Bank Cook/Kitchen Assistant

    Manchester

    Licenses & certifications

    Driving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateCare Certificate

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsSalesMerchandisingRetail Sales
  • Kitchen Assistant

    Manchester

    Licenses & certifications

    First AidFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsMaintenanceCleaningDishwashingDishwashers
  • Kitchen manger

    Salford

    Licenses & certifications

    Customer ServiceRoofing

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsStaff TrainingKitchen Team ManagementHACCPFood Safety
  • Kitchen Assistant

    Prestwich

    Licenses & certifications

    Rigid HGV Over 3.5 Tonnes OperationCategory C LicenceHGV LicenceRigid LorryHeavy Goods Vehicle Driving Experience

    Skills

    Communication SkillsCustomer InteractionDrivingVan DriverHealth and Safety Method StatementsRisk Analysis

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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, Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate and Driving Licence.

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, kitchen cook & housekeeper and kitchen manger.

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 6 years of professional experience.

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