Kitchen Assistants for hire in Sunderland
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Organisational Skills8%Time Management8%Education level
High school diploma or GED41%Bachelor's degree26%Master's degree15%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%6-10 years30%Less than a year10%Current company
Maria Mallaband Care Group
Akari Care
Langdale Hotel and Spa
Time at current job
Less than a year29%1-2 years29%More than 5 years29%
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Last updated: 23 Oct 2026
Kitchen Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Sunderland: £33,053 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £29,736 – £36,739 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Kitchen Assistant
Sunderland
Licenses & certifications
EHSCustomer ServiceCustomer Relationship ManagementCare CertificateSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementFood HandlingFood PreparationFood SafetyKitchen Assistant
Sunderland
Licenses & certifications
Customer ServiceEuropean Computer Driving Licence (ECDL), ICDL FoundationMathsSkills
Organisational SkillsAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsAdministrative ExperienceAnalyticsCustomer ServiceKitchen assistant
Sunderland
Licenses & certifications
Communication SkillsFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Communication SkillsFood PreparationFood Service ExperienceServingCustomer ServiceCash HandlingKitchen Assistant
Sunderland
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Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Communication SkillsMeal PreparationPlatingFood PreparationFood SafetyCookingKitchen Assistant/Chef
Sunderland
Licenses & certifications
Conflict ManagementEnhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check (With Barred-List Check)DefibrillatorsCare CertificateFire SafetyBasic Life Support+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsEnglishLesson PlanningTime ManagementPatient-Centred CareVital SignsKitchen Porter
Sunderland
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationCOSHH ComplianceDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaUK GDPRFood Safety+7 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsWaste ManagementTask PrioritisationStaff TrainingTraining & Development
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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, organisational skills and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for kitchen assistants?
Common licenses or certifications for kitchen assistants include: Food Hygiene Certificate, NVQ and Driving Licence.
What are some job titles related to kitchen assistants?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to kitchen assistants include: kitchen porter and assistant cook.
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 Sunderland, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a kitchen assistant?
Most kitchen assistants have 11 years of professional experience.
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