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Most popular skills

Communication Skills 10%
Customer Service 7%
Kitchen Experience 6%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 63%
Bachelor's degree 15%
Vocational or technical training 13%

Years of experience

Less than 1 year 12%
1-2 years 18%
3-5 years 20%

Current company

3bs cafe
Age Uk
Ann marie bakery

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 21%
1-2 years 21%
2-5 years 45%

Browse Indeed's database of 1,245 profiles for Kitchen Assistants in Reading

Last updated: 3 Jul 2026

Kitchen Assistant: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Reading: £32,474 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £30,456£34,626 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

Kitchen Assistant

Reading

Licenses & certifications

Microsoft OutlookMicrosoft ExcelQuality ControlMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft Word

Skills

Microsoft OfficeFood PreparationDrivingStockingEnglishComputer Skills

School Kitchen Assistant

Reading

Licenses & certifications

Safeguarding CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateEnglish

Skills

Food PreparationKitchen ExperienceOrganisational Skills

Kitchen Assistant

Theale

Licenses & certifications

CSCSDriving LicencePersonal Licence

Skills

Organisational SkillsSalesCustomer ServiceLeadershipFood SafetyKitchen Experience

Waiter / Waitress

Reading

Licenses & certifications

Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Skills

HospitalityCommunication SkillsDriving LicenceNumeracyBartendingFood Safety

Kitchen Assistant

Reading

Licenses & certifications

Driving LicenceEnglish

Skills

Organisational SkillsOffice ExperienceAdministrative ExperienceComputer SkillsCommunication SkillsQuality Control

Kitchen Porter/Assistant

Reading

Licenses & certifications

Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Skills

Microsoft OfficeMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft OutlookTyping

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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 55 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, customer service and kitchen experience.

What licenses or certifications are common for a kitchen assistant?

Common licenses or certifications for kitchen assistants include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Driving Licence 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, tesco and school kitchen 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 Reading, 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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