Kitchen Assistants for hire in Wigan

Find kitchen assistants who help prepare ingredients, follow recipes, and maintain kitchen cleanliness while possessing skills in food handling, organization, and teamwork. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Wigan to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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    1,034

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    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills11%
    Customer Service10%
    Time Management5%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED68%
    Vocational or technical training16%
    Bachelor's degree13%
  • Years of experience

    Less than 1 year10%
    1-2 years6%
    3-5 years20%
  • Current company

    26 Recruitment
    Albert Standish
    Associated Cleaning Contractors
  • Time at current job

    Less than 1 year24%
    1-2 years18%
    2-5 years39%

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Last updated: 18 Jul 2026

Kitchen Assistant: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Wigan: £32,719 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £30,858£34,691 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Bar Manager

    Wigan

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificatePersonal Licence

    Skills

    Microsoft OfficeOperations ManagementData EntryFront DeskCash HandlingCustomer Service
  • Kitchen Team Leader

    Wigan

    Licenses & certifications

    BTECNVQCookingFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Kitchen ExperienceFood Preparation
  • Activity Coordinator

    Wigan

    Licenses & certifications

    NVQDriving LicenceLevel 2 in Health & Social Care

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsRetail ManagementAssistant Manager ExperienceRetail SalesSalesStocking
  • Kitchen Assistant

    Wigan

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    CateringRestaurant ExperienceFood SafetyFood PreparationCommunication SkillsCustomer Service
  • Assistant chef

    Leigh

    Licenses & certifications

    CookingFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Food ServiceFood PreparationKitchen ExperienceCommunication SkillsFood SafetyCooking
  • RESEARCH Coatings Chemist - E commerce online

    Wigan

    Licenses & certifications

    ForkliftFirst Aid Certification

    Skills

    MentoringSalesSales SupportSourcingLogisticsSupply Chain

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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: First Aid Certification, 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, assistant chef and activity coordinator.

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 Wigan, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

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

Most kitchen assistants have 15 years of professional experience.

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