Kitchen Assistants for hire in Wakefield

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    1,530

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    12%
    Time Management
    7%
    Organisational Skills
    6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    61%
    Master's degree
    15%
    Bachelor's degree
    15%
  • Years of experience

    3-5 years
    40%
    More than 10 years
    30%
    6-10 years
    20%
  • Current company

    • Burger King
    • Holiday Inn leeds wakefield
    • Greene King
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year
    25%
    1-2 years
    25%
    2-5 years
    25%

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Last updated: 1 Nov 2026

Kitchen Assistant: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Wakefield: £33,375 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £31,888 – £34,930 yearly
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  • General Kitchen Assistant

    Wakefield

    Licenses & certifications

    Level 2 in Health & Social Care

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsHome CareCleaningCustomer Service
  • KITCHEN ASSISTANT

    Leeds

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationCOSHH ComplianceRecord KeepingFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationInfection Prevention & Control+3 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementPatient-Centred CareCare HomeOccupational Safety Regulation ComplianceFood Safety
  • Kitchen Team Leader

    Wakefield

    Licenses & certifications

    Graphic DesignFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Graphic DesignFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsLeadership
  • Fish fryer/ restaurant supervisor

    Wakefield

    Licenses & certifications

    Level 3 in Health & Social CareNVQLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    LeadershipOrganisational SkillsCookingHospitalityKitchen ExperienceFood Preparation
  • Restaurant Manager & Kitchen Support

    Wakefield

    Licenses & certifications

    First AidFirst Aid Certification

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsSupervising ExperienceRota CoordinationCustomer ServiceKitchen ExperienceFood Preparation
  • Kitchen ASSISTANT

    Wakefield

    Licenses & certifications

    Driving LicenceCPR

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsDriving LicenceComputer LiteracyMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft Office

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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, 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, First Aid Certification and First Aid.

What are some job titles related to kitchen assistants?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to kitchen assistants include: general kitchen assistant and support worker.

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 8 years of professional experience.

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