Kitchen-Assistants for hire in Wakefield
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Time Management7%Organisational Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED70%Vocational or technical training16%Bachelor's degree8%Years of experience
3-5 years30%6-10 years30%More than 10 years30%Current company
Sub ShopBistroBarBrantwood hall care homeTime at current job
Less than a year30%2-5 years30%1-2 years20%
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Last updated: 12 Oct 2026
Kitchen Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Wakefield: £33,375 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £31,888 – £34,930 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Kitchen Assistant
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsMentoringBilingualCafe Assistant
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsBarista ExperienceBasic MathsFood IndustryOrganisational SkillsFish fryer/ restaurant supervisor
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 in Health & Social CareNVQLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsCookingHospitalityKitchen ExperienceFood PreparationKITCHEN ASSISTANT
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationCOSHH CompliancePersonal Service ExperienceFirst Aid AdministrationFirst Aid ResponseChild Safeguarding+8 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementPatient-Centred CareResidential Support ExperienceCare HomeResidential Care Home ExperienceCare Assistant
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationPatient-Centred CareFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationInfection Prevention & ControlFood Hygiene Certificate+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsPatient-Centred CarePatient TurningManual Handling of PatientsNutritionMeal PreparationTeaching Assistant
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsDriving LicenceUrduMultilingualEnglishPunjabi
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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, time management and organisational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for kitchen-assistants?
Common licenses or certifications for kitchen-assistants include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Driving Licence 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: cafe assistant and teaching 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 9 years of professional experience.
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