Kitchen Assistants for hire in Romford
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3,343
candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 11%
- Food Preparation
- 8%
- Time Management
- 7%
Education level
- Vocational or technical training
- 36%
- High school diploma or GED
- 27%
- Bachelor's degree
- 21%
Years of experience
- 1-2 years
- 30%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- Less than a year
- 20%
Current company
Spire health care
The Lodge Care Home
Aspens Services LTD
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 40%
- 2-5 years
- 40%
- Less than a year
- 20%
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Last updated: 12 Nov 2026
Kitchen Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Romford: £32,813 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £31,059 – £34,667 yearly
- Find more information on Indeed Salaries
*Indeed data (GB)
School Catering Assistant
Barking
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsFood PreparationKitchen ExperienceCleaningKitchen team member
London
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsFood HandlingFood PreparationCleaningFood SafetyKitchen 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 ExperienceAssistant Manager
Romford
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationHACCPFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceFood PreparationProcessing Cash TransactionsCash Handling
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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 49 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: assistant manager, kitchen assistant/cook and school kitchen assistant.
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 3 years of professional experience.
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