Kitchen Assistants for hire in Romford
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Food Preparation8%Time Management7%Education level
Vocational or technical training32%High school diploma or GED26%Master's degree24%Years of experience
Less than a year30%1-2 years30%3-5 years20%Current company
Holiday Inn
UBS
Cera Care
Time at current job
1-2 years50%Less than a year25%2-5 years25%
Browse Indeed's database of 3,355 profiles for Kitchen Assistants in Romford
Last updated: 23 Oct 2026
Kitchen Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Romford: £32,813 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £31,059 – £34,667 yearly
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Kitchen Assistant
London
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Organisational SkillsFood PreparationBakingFood SafetyKitchen ExperienceCustomer ServiceKitchen Assistant/Cook
Hornchurch
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Communication SkillsFood PreparationEnglishCleaningMeal PreparationCookingKitchen Assistant
Elm Park
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Customer ServiceKitchen ExperienceFood PreparationFood SafetyCookingCulinary ExperienceCommis Chef
Ilford
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Organisational SkillsTime ManagementCookingFood PreparationProduct RotationStock RotationKitchen Assistant
Ilford
Licenses & certifications
HACCPFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
CookingFood PreparationKitchen ExperiencePot WashingFood SafetyHACCPKitchen Assistant & Canteener
London
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Level 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateTime ManagementCookingFood PreparationIngredient Chopping
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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 50 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, food preparation and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for kitchen assistants?
Common licenses or certifications for kitchen assistants include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Level 2 in Food Safety 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 assistant/cook, school kitchen assistant and kitchen assistant & canteener.
What level of education is common for a kitchen assistant?
Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a kitchen assistant in Romford, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a kitchen assistant?
Most kitchen assistants have 2 years of professional experience.
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