Kitchen Assistants for hire in Rotherham

Find kitchen assistants who help prepare ingredients, follow recipes, and maintain kitchen cleanliness while possessing skills in food handling, organization, and teamwork. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Rotherham to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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    1,717

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Time Management
    11%
    Organisational Skills
    10%
    Communication Skills
    10%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    63%
    Vocational or technical training
    20%
    Master's degree
    9%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    50%
    1-2 years
    30%
    Less than a year
    10%
  • Current company

    • Mitchells & Butlers
    • McDonald's
    • Caterlink Ltd
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    50%
    1-2 years
    33%
    Less than a year
    17%

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Last updated: 1 Nov 2026

Kitchen Assistant: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Rotherham: £33,085 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £31,774 – £34,449 yearly
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  • Kitchen Assistant

    Sheffield

    Licenses & certifications

    CSCSA LevelMathsGCSEEnglishSpanish

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementCateringFood PreparationSales
  • Catering/Kitchen Manager

    Rotherham

    Licenses & certifications

    Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganisational SkillsFood IndustryTime ManagementMicrosoft Office Suite
  • Kitchen Assistant

    Rotherham

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationCOSHH ComplianceReporting of Injuries Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR)UK GDPRConflict ManagementFood Safety+9 more

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsFood Service ExperienceCare PlansSpecial Education
  • Personal Assistant

    Rotherham

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationDrivingDriving LicenceMedication Administration

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementDrivingVan DriverCustomer Service
  • Accredited Kitchen Manager

    Sheffield

    Licenses & certifications

    NVQDriving LicenceLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Excel
  • Kitchen Assistant

    Rotherham

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateCommunication SkillsLevel 2 in Food SafetyMaintenanceCleaning and Sanitation Experience

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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: time management, organisational skills and communication skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for kitchen assistants?

Common licenses or certifications for kitchen assistants include: Driving Licence, Food Hygiene Certificate and Level 2 in Food Safety.

What are some job titles related to kitchen assistants?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to kitchen assistants include: accredited kitchen manager, personal assistant and kitchen and serving experience.

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 Rotherham, 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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