- Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, or silverware.
- Store food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
- Portion and wrap the food, or place it directly on plates for service to patrons.
- Take and record temperature of food and food storage areas, such as refrigerators and freezers.
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Kitchen assistant | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Kitchen assistants prepare food, make sure chefs have everything they need and keep the kitchen clean.
Kitchen assistants typically work around 40 to 42 hours per week.
As a Kitchen assistant you will typically work evenings / weekends / bank holidays.
This occupation tends to be:
- Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely
| Average salary |
| 17,772 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Kitchen assistant
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19,054 GBP
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17,107 GBP
Average salary for part-time Kitchen assistant
Average salary for full-time Kitchen assistant
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8,274 GBP
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8,203 GBP
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8,500 GBP
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17,772 GBP
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17,107 GBP
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19,054 GBP
Salary over time for Kitchen assistant
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13,535 GBP
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13,992 GBP
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14,290 GBP
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15,449 GBP
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15,737 GBP
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16,604 GBP
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17,772 GBP
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16,678 GBP
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Future outlook for Kitchen assistants
Balanced outlook
544 000+ jobs available
Balanced outlook
3% yearly wage growth (on average) 
Fair outlook
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Things to highlight for your Kitchen assistant interview
Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Social Orientation Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
