Kitchen-Assistants for hire in Wigan

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  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills13%
    Customer Service7%
    Organisational Skills6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED61%
    Vocational or technical training31%
    Bachelor's degree8%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year12%
    1-2 years8%
    3-5 years24%
  • Current company

    Bolton Council
    26 Recruitment
    Anchor
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year22%
    1-2 years19%
    2-5 years44%

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Last updated: 6 Sept 2026

Kitchen Assistant: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Wigan: £33,676 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £32,587£34,800 yearly

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  • Kitchen Team Leader

    Wigan

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneBTECNVQNutritionInfection Prevention & ControlFood Hygiene Certificate+1 more

    Skills

    Kitchen ExperienceFood Preparation
  • Team Leader

    Wigan

    Licenses & certifications

    First AidNVQFirst Aid CertificationLevel 2 in Health & Social Care

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsManagementDementia Care
  • Kitchen Staff

    Wigan

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Communication SkillsCustomer ServiceSalesData EntryMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft Office
  • Kitchen Assistant

    Manchester

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneNVQFood Hygiene CertificateBasic Life Support

    Skills

    Communication SkillsCustomer ServiceCash HandlingFood PreparationMaintenancePacking
  • General Kitchen Assistant

    Bolton

    Licenses & certifications

    Knife SkillsCleaning and Sanitation ExperienceCleaningFood Preparation

    Skills

    CookingFood SafetyKitchen ExperienceFood PreparationMeal Preparation
  • Kitchen Assistant

    Wigan

    Licenses & certifications

    Car up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving Licence

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementMobile DevicesCleaningCooking

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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 53 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 organisational skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for a kitchen assistant?

Common licenses or certifications for kitchen-assistants include: Car up to 3 5 Tonnes, Driving Licence and Food Hygiene.

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, kitchen assistant / grill chef and warehouse operative.

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 8 years of professional experience.

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