Kitchen Assistants for hire in Peterborough

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 Peterborough to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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    1,610

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    9%
    Customer Service
    8%
    Time Management
    8%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    55%
    Bachelor's degree
    24%
    Master's degree
    14%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    60%
    1-2 years
    20%
    Less than a year
    10%
  • Current company

    • Lidl
    • Compass Group UK
    • HC One
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    67%
    1-2 years
    33%

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Last updated: 8 Nov 2026

Kitchen Assistant: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Peterborough: £33,486 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £31,151 – £35,996 yearly
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  • Kitchen Assistant

    Peterborough

    Licenses & certifications

    Client Relationship ManagementSupply ChainCustomer Relationship ManagementSenior Care

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsTamilMalayalamCustomer ServiceEnglish
  • Kitchen Assistant

    Peterborough

    Licenses & certifications

    CSCSDriving Licence

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsCookingFood PreparationCleaningDishwashing
  • Care Assistant

    Peterborough

    Licenses & certifications

    First AidFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceFire Safety

    Skills

    Communication SkillsServingFood PreparationCustomer ServiceDrivingStocking
  • OOH Health care assistant

    Peterborough

    Licenses & certifications

    COSHH ComplianceFirst AidDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaFirst Aid CertificationDriving Licence+4 more

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsManagementTeam ManagementTeam Motivation Leadership
  • Chef

    Peterborough

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationSIAHospitality

    Skills

    SecurityCookingOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceDe-Escalation TechniquesSurveillance
  • Kitchen Assistant

    Peterborough

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateTime ManagementEnglishNepaliFIFO

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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 49 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, customer service and time management.

What licenses or certifications are common for kitchen assistants?

Common licenses or certifications for kitchen assistants include: Driving Licence, First Aid Certification and 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: werehouse operative, chef and OOH health care assistant.

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 Peterborough, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

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

Most kitchen assistants have 11 years of professional experience.

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