Kitchen Assistants for hire in Watford

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    1,720

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Time Management
    7%
    Communication Skills
    7%
    Customer Service
    7%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    36%
    Vocational or technical training
    28%
    Bachelor's degree
    19%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    30%
    Less than a year
    20%
    1-2 years
    20%
  • Current company

    • J D Wetherspoon PLC
    • Watford General Hospital
    • mitie
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year
    33%
    1-2 years
    33%
    2-5 years
    33%

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Last updated: 12 Nov 2026

Kitchen Assistant: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Watford: £33,854 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £30,879 – £37,115 yearly
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  • Kitchen Assistant/Cook

    Watford

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationLevel 3 in Customer ServiceCustomer Service

    Skills

    Communication SkillsCookingKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyFood PreparationRestaurant Experience
  • Warehouse & Kitchen Support Assistant

    Harrow

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsIngredient ChoppingFood PreparationKnife SkillsDishwashing
  • Kitchen Assistant

    Watford

    Licenses & certifications

    Driving LicenceRight to Work Check

    Skills

    CateringHospitalityKitchen ExperienceCookingCustomer ServiceFood Safety
  • kitchen porter

    London

    Licenses & certifications

    SIAFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateFire Safety

    Skills

    First Aid CertificationOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipFire SafetyFirst Aid
  • Bank Pharmacy Assistant

    London

    Licenses & certifications

    Driving LicenceCategory D1 LicenceCare Certificate

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsPatient-Centred CarePatient Personal Care AssistancePatient Feeding SupportCare Support Experience
  • Kitchen Porter

    London

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateFire Safety

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsDishwashingFood Safety and Hygiene RegulationsCleaningWaste Management

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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: time management, communication skills and customer service.

What licenses or certifications are common for kitchen assistants?

Common licenses or certifications for kitchen assistants include: Driving Licence, Food Hygiene Certificate and First Aid Certification.

What are some job titles related to kitchen assistants?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to kitchen assistants include: kitchen assistant/cook, kitchen porter and kitchen assistant / customer service.

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 Watford, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a kitchen assistant?

Most kitchen assistants have 6 years of professional experience.

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