Kitchen Assistants for hire in Reading
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Most popular skills
Customer Service9%Communication Skills8%Food Preparation5%Education level
High school diploma or GED78%Bachelor's degree12%Vocational or technical training10%Years of experience
Less than 1 year8%1-2 years14%3-5 years22%Current company
3bs cafeAge Uk
Ann marie bakeryTime at current job
Less than 1 year3%1-2 years26%2-5 years58%
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Last updated: 23 Jul 2026
Kitchen Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Reading: £33,214 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £31,219 – £35,337 yearly
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Kitchen Assistant
Reading
Licenses & certifications
Microsoft OutlookDrivingMicrosoft ExcelQuality ControlMicrosoft PowerpointEnglishSkills
Microsoft OfficeFood PreparationDrivingStockingSAPKitchen Assistant
Theale
Licenses & certifications
CSCSDriving LicencePersonal LicenceSkills
Organisational SkillsSalesCustomer ServiceLeadershipFood SafetyKitchen ExperienceHealth Care Assistant/Support Worker
Reading
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 in Health & Social CareDriving LicenceCare CertificateSkills
ChildcareCare PlansMedication AdministrationWorking with ChildrenCare ExperienceDriving LicenceOffice Administration Assistant/ Weighbridge operative
Reading
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Kitchen ExperienceCookingCost ControlMicrosoft ExcelSageMicrosoft WordKitchen Assistant
Reading
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceEnglishSkills
Organisational SkillsOffice ExperienceAdministrative ExperienceComputer SkillsCommunication SkillsQuality ControlKitchen Porter
Pangbourne
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Care ExperienceCustomer Service
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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: customer service, communication skills and food preparation.
What licenses or certifications are common for a kitchen assistant?
Common licenses or certifications for kitchen assistants include: Driving Licence, Food Hygiene Certificate and English.
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, catering assistant and office administration assistant/ weighbridge operative.
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 13 years of professional experience.
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