Kitchen-Assistants for hire in Portsmouth

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  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills10%
    Organisational Skills10%
    Customer Service6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED53%
    Vocational or technical training25%
    Master's degree14%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years60%
    6-10 years30%
    1-2 years10%
  • Current company

    DOLCE LTD
    Greene king
    ANGEL CARE PVT LTD
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year33%
    1-2 years33%
    2-5 years33%

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Last updated: 8 Oct 2026

Kitchen Assistant: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Portsmouth: £32,499 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £31,668 – £33,351 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • General Kitchen Assistant

    Gosport

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsFood PreparationFood SafetyKitchen Experience
  • Waitress/Kitchen Assistant

    Hayling Island

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneSafeguarding CertificationDBS Check ProcessingPaediatric First Aid CertificationFirst AidFirst Aid Administration+5 more

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsExperience Working with ChildrenEarly Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) FrameworkSafeguarding Procedures
  • Kitchen Assistant

    Portsmouth

    Licenses & certifications

    NVQMathsPlumbingEnglish

    Skills

    LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceTeam LeadershipTeam Management
  • Chef/Kitchen Porter

    Portsmouth

    Licenses & certifications

    First AidFirst Aid CertificationNVQFood Hygiene CertificateFire Safety

    Skills

    CookingFood SafetyKitchen ExperienceCare ExperienceCare Support ExperienceCommunication Skills
  • Kitchen Assistant

    Havant

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationFirst AidNEBOSHPaediatric First AidFire Safety

    Skills

    Communication SkillsCustomer ServiceFood PreparationNursery ExperienceChildcareExperience Working with Children
  • Kitchen Assistant

    Portsmouth

    Licenses & certifications

    COSHH ComplianceCustomer ServiceInfection Prevention & ControlFood SafetyFire Safety

    Skills

    Kitchen ExperienceFood SafetyCookingCateringFood PreparationCulinary Experience

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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 customer service.

What licenses or certifications are common for kitchen-assistants?

Common licenses or certifications for kitchen-assistants include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Food Hygiene and Fire Safety.

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 chef/kitchen porter.

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 14 years of professional experience.

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