Kitchen Assistants for hire in Wakefield
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Customer Service7%Time Management6%Education level
High school diploma or GED70%Bachelor's degree22%Vocational or technical training5%Years of experience
Less than a year8%1-2 years4%3-5 years28%Current company
J D Wetherspoon PLC
Westwardcare
Attlee Court Care HomeTime at current job
Less than a year23%1-2 years23%2-5 years37%
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Last updated: 29 Jul 2026
Kitchen Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Wakefield: £33,231 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £32,059 – £34,446 yearly
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Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
AccountingFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationInternal AuditsAATFire SafetySkills
Data EntryAccounts PayableMicrosoft ExcelSpreadsheetsFront DeskTypingKitchen Team Leader
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
Bachelor's DegreeGraphic DesignFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificatePersonal LicenceSkills
Personal LicenceBachelor's DegreeGraphic DesignFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateCommunication SkillsAssistant Manager
West Yorkshire
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationDriving LicencePersonal LicenceBLS CertificationSkills
Adobe IllustratorAdobe LightroomAdobe PhotoshopAdobe IndesignCanvaMicrosoft OfficeKitchen manager
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateGCSESkills
Driving LicenceDrivingKitchen ExperienceCookingKnife SkillsManagementKitchen Assistant
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
CateringNVQCleaningMainstream Secondary School ExperienceSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsCleaningCommercial CleaningKitchen Assistant
Ossett
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Time ManagementOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceCustomer InteractionFood HandlingMeal Preparation
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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: Food Hygiene Certificate, Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate 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: assistant manager, office manager and catering 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 Wakefield, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a kitchen assistant?
Most kitchen assistants have 10 years of professional experience.
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