Kitchen Assistants for hire in Rotherham

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  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills9%
    Customer Service8%
    Time Management8%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED61%
    Vocational or technical training21%
    Bachelor's degree16%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year6%
    1-2 years10%
    3-5 years26%
  • Current company

    HC One
    Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council
    Abby’s Restaurant
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year18%
    1-2 years15%
    2-5 years47%

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Last updated: 4 Aug 2026

Kitchen Assistant: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Rotherham: £33,531 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £32,070£35,059 yearly

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  • Kitchen Assistant

    Sheffield

    Licenses & certifications

    CSCSA LevelConstruction ExperienceMathsSafe Working at HeightGCSE

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementCateringFood PreparationSales
  • Kitchen Assistant

    Sheffield

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneCOSHH ComplianceSIAFood Hygiene CertificateRail Transport ExperienceFood Safety

    Skills

    Computer LiteracyITComputer Skills
  • Shift Team Leader

    Rotherham

    Licenses & certifications

    ForkliftCrane OperationExcavatorSafe Working at Height360° Excavator Operation

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingEnglishDriving
  • Kitchen assistant

    Rotherham

    Licenses & certifications

    Car up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationDriving Licence

    Skills

    Care HomeNursery ExperienceFood Counter Service ExperienceSandwich AssemblyLeadershipTime Management
  • Head Cook

    Rotherham

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneCertificate of Higher EducationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    CookingFood SafetyFood PreparationKitchen Experience
  • Kitchen Assistant

    Sheffield

    Licenses & certifications

    First AidFirst Aid Certification

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceSalesEnglishRetail Sales

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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 54 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 time management.

What licenses or certifications are common for a kitchen assistant?

Common licenses or certifications for kitchen assistants include: First Aid Certification, First Aid 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: head cook, shift team leader and cleaner/kitchen assistant.

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 7 years of professional experience.

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