Kitchen Assistants for hire in Norwich

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    2,497

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    10%
    Organisational Skills
    8%
    Time Management
    5%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    62%
    Bachelor's degree
    16%
    Vocational or technical training
    14%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    30%
    Less than a year
    20%
    1-2 years
    20%
  • Current company

    • Barchester Healthcare
    • Ocado distribution centre
    • JD Wetherspoon
  • Time at current job

    1-2 years
    50%
    Less than a year
    33%
    More than 5 years
    17%

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Last updated: 23 Oct 2026

Kitchen Assistant: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Norwich: £32,850 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £30,821 – £35,012 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Kitchen Assistant

    Norwich

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationInfection Prevention & ControlFood Hygiene CertificateFire Safety

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsMentoringFood Preparation
  • Kitchen Assistant

    Norwich

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementHospitalityCleaning
  • Kitchen Porter

    Norwich

    Licenses & certifications

    CSCSFirst Aid CertificationCSCS Green CardCSCS Labourer

    Skills

    Communication SkillsCategory D1E LicenceFirst Aid CertificationCustomer ServiceCustomer InteractionManagement
  • Pizza cheff/kitchen manager

    Norwich

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateChild SafeguardingLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFootball Coaching+2 more

    Skills

    LeadershipFood Service ExperienceCustomer ServiceTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementCOSHH Compliance
  • Kitchen Manager

    Norwich

    Licenses & certifications

    First AidFirst Aid CertificationLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    CookingCulinary ExperienceManagementLeadershipKitchen ManagementFood Preparation
  • Kitchen manager

    Norwich

    Licenses & certifications

    Catering

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsManagementTeam ManagementComputer LiteracyMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft Office

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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 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: pizza cheff/kitchen manager, kitchen porter and kitchen manager.

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 Norwich, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a kitchen assistant?

Most kitchen assistants have 9 years of professional experience.

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