Kitchen Assistants for hire in Wigan
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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 RecruitmentAlbert StandishAssociated 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
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Bar Manager
Wigan
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificatePersonal LicenceSkills
Microsoft OfficeOperations ManagementData EntryFront DeskCash HandlingCustomer ServiceKitchen Team Leader
Wigan
Licenses & certifications
BTECNVQCookingFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Kitchen ExperienceFood PreparationActivity Coordinator
Wigan
Licenses & certifications
NVQDriving LicenceLevel 2 in Health & Social CareSkills
Organisational SkillsRetail ManagementAssistant Manager ExperienceRetail SalesSalesStockingKitchen Assistant
Wigan
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
CateringRestaurant ExperienceFood SafetyFood PreparationCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceAssistant chef
Leigh
Licenses & certifications
CookingFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Food ServiceFood PreparationKitchen ExperienceCommunication SkillsFood SafetyCookingRESEARCH Coatings Chemist - E commerce online
Wigan
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftFirst Aid CertificationSkills
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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