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 & restaurantAbbraccio Italian RestaurantTime at current job
1-2 years50%Less than a year25%2-5 years25%
Browse Indeed's database of 10,974 profiles for Kitchen-Assistants in Manchester
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 CertificateSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceFood PreparationProcessing Cash TransactionsCash HandlingKitchen Cook & Housekeeper
Manchester
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationCOSHH ComplianceCateringLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificatePrevent Duty GuidanceFood Hygiene Certificate+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsFood SafetyMenu PlanningRecord KeepingBank Cook/Kitchen Assistant
Manchester
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateCare CertificateSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsSalesMerchandisingRetail SalesKitchen Assistant
Manchester
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsMaintenanceCleaningDishwashingDishwashersKitchen manger
Salford
Licenses & certifications
Customer ServiceRoofingSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsStaff TrainingKitchen Team ManagementHACCPFood SafetyKitchen Assistant
Prestwich
Licenses & certifications
Rigid HGV Over 3.5 Tonnes OperationCategory C LicenceHGV LicenceRigid LorryHeavy Goods Vehicle Driving ExperienceSkills
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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