Kitchen Assistants for hire in Preston
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Organisational Skills6%Time Management6%Education level
High school diploma or GED40%Bachelor's degree31%Vocational or technical training23%Years of experience
Less than a year16%1-2 years8%3-5 years16%Current company
(Pot Wash) – Harveys Bar and KitchenANDERTON ARMSArdgantan HotelTime at current job
Less than a year8%1-2 years27%2-5 years50%
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Last updated: 3 Aug 2026
Kitchen Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Preston: £33,739 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £32,003 – £35,569 yearly
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Senior Health Care Assistant
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFood HygieneExperience Working with Individuals with AutismCar up to 3.5 TonnesDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaSkills
Catheter CareCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsFood HandlingFood SafetyMedication AdministrationWelfare Assistant
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFood HygieneDBS Check ProcessingSafeguarding ProceduresCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementPhone EtiquetteMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeSenior Clinical Assistant
South Ribble
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid CertificationFirst Aid AdministrationFirst Aid ResponsePaediatric First AidSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsServingTable ServiceFood and Beverage Experience in Restaurantsday nursery - Kitchen assistant
Preston
Licenses & certifications
NumeracyNVQMathsLevel 2 in Health & Social CareEnglishSkills
Communication SkillsTeam leader deli assistant
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetyTraffic MarshallingSkills
ManagementTeam ManagementCleaningKitchen Assistant
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Customer ServiceWarehouse ExperiencePackagingPicking & PackingOrder PickingPacking
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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 54 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 time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a kitchen assistant?
Common licenses or certifications for kitchen assistants include: Food Hygiene Certificate, First Aid 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: welfare assistant, experience kitchen assistant/porter and kitchen staff 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 14 years of professional experience.
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