Kitchen-Assistants for hire in Reading

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    2,233

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  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills8%
    Organisational Skills6%
    Time Management4%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED53%
    Vocational or technical training18%
    Bachelor's degree16%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year10%
    1-2 years28%
    3-5 years12%
  • Current company

    A2 Dominion Housing Group, Reading ABC Travel,
    Ann marie bakery
    Aroma Works
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year18%
    1-2 years39%
    2-5 years36%

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Last updated: 14 Aug 2026

Kitchen Assistant: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Reading: £33,503 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £30,979£36,232 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Heath Care Assistant

    Reading

    Licenses & certifications

    AccountingAccountingExperience Caring for Children and Young PeopleChildcareBabysittingCare Certificate

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementInventory ControlCleaningVacuumingSafeguarding Procedures
  • Residential Care Manager

    Shinfield

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationTeam ManagementQTSBudgetingSocial Care Administration ExperienceCare Plans

    Skills

    LeadershipAssisted Living ExperienceTeachingManagementSupervising ExperienceMentoring
  • Kitchen Assistant

    Reading

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceBarista Coffee MakingBarista ExperienceFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Barista ExperienceOrganisational SkillsMarketingProperty ManagementCoffee ExperienceBarista Coffee Making
  • Support Worker

    Reading

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygienePediatric First AidFood SafetyBasic Life SupportFirst AidFirst Aid Certification

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceLeadershipAssisted Living ExperiencePreschool Experience
  • 2nd Chef & Kitchen Assistant

    Reading

    Licenses & certifications

    Paediatric First Aid CertificationFoundation DegreeFirst AidStaff TrainingBehaviour ManagementPaediatric First Aid

    Skills

    Microsoft OutlookEmail SoftwareMicrosoft PowerpointPresentation SoftwareMicrosoft ExcelSpreadsheets
  • Kitchen Assistant

    Reading

    Licenses & certifications

    Microsoft OutlookDrivingMicrosoft ExcelQuality ControlMicrosoft PowerpointEnglish

    Skills

    Microsoft OfficeFood PreparationDrivingStockingSAP

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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, organisational skills and time management.

What licenses or certifications are common for a Kitchen Assistant?

Common licenses or certifications for kitchen-assistants include: Car up to 3 5 Tonnes, Driving Licence and 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 assistant passenger assistant, school kitchen assistant and 2nd chef & 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 7 years of professional experience.

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