Kitchen Assistants for hire in Southampton
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3,289
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 10%
- Food Preparation
- 7%
- Organisational Skills
- 5%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 53%
- Bachelor's degree
- 18%
- Master's degree
- 15%
Years of experience
- 3-5 years
- 40%
- More than 10 years
- 30%
- Less than a year
- 20%
Current company
J D Wetherspoon PLC
Mitchells & Butlers
John Lewis & Partners
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 50%
- 1-2 years
- 33%
- Less than a year
- 17%
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Last updated: 2 Nov 2026
Kitchen Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Southampton: £33,617 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £31,080 – £36,361 yearly
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*Indeed data (GB)
Kitchen Assistant
Southampton
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementFood HandlingFood PreparationFood SafetyKitchen Assistant
Southampton
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementFood PreparationCleaningFood SafetyDishwashingKitchen Assistant
Southampton
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementMeal PreparationFood PreparationFood SafetyInfection Prevention & ControlKitchen Assistant
Southampton
Licenses & certifications
Risk AssessmentBasic Life SupportBLS CertificationLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Communication SkillsCustomer ServiceFood PreparationCash HandlingMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeAssistant Manager
Southampton
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationLevel 3 in Customer ServiceCustomer ServiceCustomer InteractionFront DeskSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsCustomer Service Call HandlingInbound Customer Enquiry Call HandlingCustomer ServiceHandling Customer EnquiriesSenior Care Assistant
Southampton
Licenses & certifications
NursingExperience with People with Mental Health ConditionsCritical & Intensive CareCognitive Behavioural TherapyComputer SkillsCritical Care Experience+1 moreSkills
Acute Care ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipEmergency MedicineNursingCritical & Intensive Care
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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 organisational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for kitchen assistants?
Common licenses or certifications for kitchen assistants include: NVQ, 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: assistant manager, health care assistant and agency chef.
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 Southampton, 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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