Kitchen-Assistants for hire in Reading

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    2,257

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills13%
    Customer Service7%
    Leadership7%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED59%
    Bachelor's degree21%
    Vocational or technical training9%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year4%
    1-2 years22%
    3-5 years18%
  • Current company

    3bs cafe
    A2 Dominion Housing Group, Reading ABC Travel,
    Ada Meyhane
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year13%
    1-2 years32%
    2-5 years45%

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Last updated: 4 Sept 2026

Kitchen Assistant: Cost of hiring?

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

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  • Support Worker

    Reading

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygienePediatric First AidFood SafetyBasic Life SupportFirst AidFirst Aid Certification+1 more

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceLeadershipAssisted Living ExperiencePreschool Experience
  • Deputy Manager

    Reading

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneCoachingFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipCustomer ServiceDecision MakingBusiness DevelopmentCost Control
  • Kitchen Assistant

    Theale

    Licenses & certifications

    CSCSCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicencePersonal Licence

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsLeadershipWindow CleaningManagementSalesRetail Team Management
  • Kitchen Assistant Passenger Assistant

    Reading

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationBasic Life SupportBLS Certification

    Skills

    Behaviour ManagementExperience Working with Individuals with DisabilitiesExperience Working with ChildrenChallenging Behaviour Support
  • Kitchen Assistant

    Reading

    Licenses & certifications

    ForkliftOrder PickerReach TruckCounterbalance Forklift Truck Operation

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsClient EngagementCustomer Relationship ManagementRelationship Management
  • Kitchen Chef Assistant

    Reading

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateCare Certificate

    Skills

    Communication SkillsFood HygieneFood SafetyKitchen ExperienceFood PreparationCustomer 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 53 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 leadership.

What licenses or certifications are common for a kitchen assistant?

Common licenses or certifications for kitchen-assistants include: Car up to 3 5 Tonnes, Food Hygiene 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: assistant manager, kitchen assistant passenger assistant and support worker.

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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