Kitchen Assistants for hire in Sunderland
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Customer Service9%Food Preparation9%Education level
High school diploma or GED41%Bachelor's degree22%Vocational or technical training22%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years18%3-5 years12%Current company
Adkins & Cheurfi Recruitment Ltd
ACCANE Community HubBexhill academy
Time at current job
Less than a year38%1-2 years21%2-5 years24%
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Last updated: 25 Jul 2026
Kitchen Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Sunderland: £32,515 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £31,936 – £33,105 yearly
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Kitchen Porter & Catering Assistant
Sunderland
Licenses & certifications
Microsoft OutlookFirst Aid CertificationMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OfficeAIMicrosoft WordSkills
Customer ServiceHospitalityWarehouse ExperienceCateringManual HandlingFood SafetyKitchen Assistant
Seaham
Licenses & certifications
CSCSForkliftNVQFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateAssistant cook
Sunderland
Licenses & certifications
KochenErfahrung Als BaristaErfahrung Als Barkeeper*inSkills
SchneidetechnikenKommunikationsfähigkeitKochenKüchenerfahrungErfahrung Im RestaurantBackenBack of House kitchen
Sunderland
Licenses & certifications
CookingFood Hygiene CertificateBakingSkills
Customer ServiceHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCookingOrganisational SkillsKitchen Assistant
Sunderland
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Kitchen ExperienceFood SafetyFood PreparationMeal PreparationCustomer ServiceHospitalityKiosk and Catering Assistant
Sunderland
Licenses & certifications
Business AnalysisFacebook AdvertisingEnglishSkills
Customer ServiceCold CallingMicrosoft OfficeCash HandlingLeadershipCommunication Skills
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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 55 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 food preparation.
What licenses or certifications are common for a kitchen assistant?
Common licenses or certifications for kitchen assistants include: Food Hygiene Certificate, First Aid Certification 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 cook and school 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 Sunderland, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a kitchen assistant?
Most kitchen assistants have 12 years of professional experience.
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