Kitchen Assistants for hire in Preston
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1,966
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 12%
- Time Management
- 7%
- Organisational Skills
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 58%
- Master's degree
- 16%
- Bachelor's degree
- 16%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 40%
- Less than a year
- 20%
- 1-2 years
- 20%
Current company
Wetherspoons
Mitchells & Butlers
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 50%
- Less than a year
- 33%
- 2-5 years
- 17%
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Last updated: 8 Nov 2026
Kitchen Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Preston: £33,301 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £31,833 – £34,836 yearly
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*Indeed data (GB)
Customer Service Advisor
Leyland
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceFIFOCare Assistant
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Kitchen ExperienceHotel ExperienceProfessional Kitchen ExperienceSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceSalesBilingualKitchen Assistant
Preston
Licenses & certifications
HACCPLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementFood PreparationDishwashingCleaningDishwashersKitchen Assistant
Preston
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceCustomer ServiceCleaningSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementRetail ExperienceCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportCustomer InteractionKitchen Porter
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFirst AidDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaFirst Aid CertificationDriving Licence+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipDecision MakingConflict ManagementTeam Motivation LeadershipKitchen Assistant
Preston
Licenses & certifications
NVQFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Time ManagementCookingFood PreparationHospitalityCustomer ServiceFood 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 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, time management and organisational skills.
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: kitchen porter, pub manager and kitchen team member.
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 Preston, 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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