Kitchen Assistants for hire in Portsmouth
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 Portsmouth to make your hiring faster and simpler.
Ready to work now
3,299
candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 10%
- Organisational Skills
- 10%
- Customer Service
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 50%
- Vocational or technical training
- 26%
- Bachelor's degree
- 15%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- 1-2 years
- 20%
Current company
Greene king
NHS Professionals
Pizza Hut
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 43%
- Less than a year
- 29%
- 1-2 years
- 29%
Browse Indeed's database of 3,299 profiles for Kitchen Assistants in Portsmouth
Last updated: 24 Oct 2026
Kitchen Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Portsmouth: £32,645 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £31,661 – £33,660 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
General Kitchen Assistant
Gosport
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsFood PreparationFood SafetyKitchen ExperienceKitchen Assistant
Portsmouth
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Communication SkillsFood PreparationFood SafetyCookingCustomer ServiceTime ManagementTwilight Assistant
Gosport
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationBarista Coffee MakingBarista ExperienceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateBasic Cocktail Preparation+1 moreSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceBarista ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsWaitress/Kitchen Assistant
Hayling Island
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationFirst AidPaediatric First AidEnhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check (With Barred-List Check)Food Hygiene Certificate+2 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsExperience Working with ChildrenEmotional Child DevelopmentSocial DevelopmentKitchen Assistant
Havant
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationNEBOSHSkills
Communication SkillsCustomer ServiceFood PreparationNursery ExperienceChildcareExperience Working with ChildrenKitchen Assistant
Portsmouth
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceCustomer ServiceInfection Prevention & ControlFood SafetyFire SafetySkills
Kitchen ExperienceFood SafetyCookingCateringFood PreparationCulinary Experience
Simple, transparent pricing
Choose the plan that fits your hiring needs.
Professional
🔥 Best for most teamsIdeal for dedicated recruiters and high-volume hiring teams
Sourcing Assistant — uses automation to find and invite top matches- Assign up to 3 jobs at once to your Assistant
- It works daily, even when you’re offline
- Automatically sends personalized outreach messages
- Includes Assistant contacts to kickstart sourcing **
100 contacts per month- Advanced candidate filters + Glassdoor profiles
- Get access to candidate engagement insights
- Improve team collaboration with shared candidate lists
§Terms and conditions apply
*Plus taxes and fees as applicable. Pricing and offerings will vary by market and are subject to change
**Assistant contacts are applied in your first month
Not looking for sourcing candidates?
Indeed is used by more than 3.3 million companies globally
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Indeed Smart Sourcing?
Smart Sourcing is a tool that can help you find the right candidates for your open roles and reach out to them directly. Search resumes, and get a list of candidates whose qualifications, requirements and preferences match the job criteria you're looking for.
Are there additional products that can help me find candidates on Indeed?
Yes, you can create a free Indeed employer account">create a free Indeed employer account and post a job or reach more skilled talent by sponsoring a job and expanding your reach.
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, organisational skills and customer service.
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: kitchen manager, general kitchen assistant and twilight 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 Portsmouth, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a kitchen assistant?
Most kitchen assistants have 10 years of professional experience.
Browse related occupations
Browse related locations
Instantly match and connect with quality candidates today
*Terms and conditions apply