Kitchen Assistants for hire in Preston
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Time Management7%Organisational Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED43%Bachelor's degree25%Vocational or technical training18%Years of experience
More than 10 years40%6-10 years30%Less than a year10%Current company
Mitchells & Butlers
JD Wetherspoon
McDonald’s
Time at current job
1-2 years57%2-5 years29%More than 5 years14%
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Last updated: 19 Oct 2026
Kitchen Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Preston: £33,679 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £32,090 – £35,347 yearly
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Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceFIFOSenior Health Care Assistant
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationExperience Working with Individuals with AutismCare CertificateBasic Life SupportEnd-Of-Life CareFirst Aid+8 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementCatheter CarePatient Personal Care AssistanceKitchen Assistant
Preston
Licenses & certifications
HACCPLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementFood PreparationDishwashingCleaningDishwashersKitchen Assistant
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsDriving LicenceVan DriverProfessional Driving ExperienceKitchen Assistant
Preston
Licenses & certifications
NVQFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Time ManagementCookingFood PreparationHospitalityCustomer ServiceFood SafetyKitchen Porter
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Care CertificateSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementAutoCADMicrosoft ExcelCADComputer Literacy
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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, 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, Driving Licence and Level 2 in Food 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 porter, experience kitchen assistant/porter 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 10 years of professional experience.
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