Kitchen Assistants for hire in Middlesbrough
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills13%Organisational Skills7%Time Management6%Education level
High school diploma or GED33%Vocational or technical training31%Master's degree22%Years of experience
More than 10 years40%Less than a year30%3-5 years20%Current company
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North East Autism SocietyHickory’s smokehouseTime at current job
1-2 years50%Less than a year25%2-5 years25%
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Last updated: 23 Oct 2026
Kitchen Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Middlesbrough: £33,049 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £29,648 – £36,839 yearly
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Kitchen Assistant
Middlesbrough
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationNVQKeeping Children Safe in EducationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementFood HandlingFood PreparationCustomer ServiceCleaningKitchen Assistant
Redcar
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneContamination ControlCross-Contamination PreventionFood HandlingInfection Prevention & ControlHand Hygiene+5 moreSkills
Time ManagementOrganisational SkillsKitchen ExperienceCookingFood SafetyFood PreparationPersonal Carer for Family Member
Middlesbrough
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsFood PreparationCash HandlingDrivingCustomer ServiceKitchen Manager/Head Chef
Middlesbrough
Licenses & certifications
NVQFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Time ManagementOrganisational SkillsLeadershipCookingProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceDuty Manager
Redcar
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceCRM SoftwareCoachingGeneral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)First Aid+5 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsManagementTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementCustomer ServiceVoluntary work
Redcar
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationCustomer ServicePrevent Duty GuidanceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateManual HandlingLevel 2 in Food Safety
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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: Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate, Food Hygiene Certificate and Safeguarding Certification.
What are some job titles related to kitchen assistants?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to kitchen assistants include: voluntary work, personal carer for family member and kitchen manager/head chef.
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 Middlesbrough, 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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