Kitchen Assistants for hire in Melbourne, Victoria
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18,993
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Time Management
- 14%
- Customer Service
- 8%
- Communication Skills
- 7%
Education level
- Bachelor's degree
- 39%
- High school diploma or GED
- 24%
- Vocational or technical training
- 18%
Years of experience
- 3-5 years
- 30%
- Less than a year
- 20%
- 1-2 years
- 20%
Current company
McDonald's
Domino's
Grill'd Healthy Burgers
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 38%
- 1-2 years
- 25%
- 2-5 years
- 25%
Browse Indeed's database of 18,993 profiles for Kitchen Assistants in Melbourne, Victoria
Last updated: 25 Oct 2026
Kitchen Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Melbourne, Victoria: $82,980 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $73,952 – $93,111 yearly
*Indeed data (AU)
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Thomastown, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationWorking with Children CheckCPR CertificationSkills
Time ManagementCustomer CommunicationCustomer ServiceMaintaining Table CleanlinessFood Service CleaningBussingKitchen Attendant (Grade 2)
Reservoir, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDofoodsafely CertificateDofoodsafely Certificate of CompletionResponsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) – VictoriaCPR CertificationRSA+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementBathing AssistanceDressing AssistanceDressing and Grooming SupportADLsDementia CareKITCHEN HAND & HOSPITALITY TEAM MEMBER
Melbourne, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Café ExperienceDofoodsafely CertificateDofoodsafely Certificate of CompletionRSADofoodsafely Certificate of CompletionSkills
Time ManagementFood ProductionChocolate PreparationConfectioneryInventory ManagementChocolate TemperingPersonal Care Assistant
Moonee Ponds, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Culinary ArtsCertificate IV in Kitchen Management (SIT40521)BusinessCertificate IIICertificate III in Individual SupportNational Police Check+10 moreSkills
CaregivingProper Lifting Technique AdherenceSafe Lifting PracticesManual Handling ProtocolsManual Handling TechniquesMeal AssistanceKitchen Hand
Hawthorn, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) – VictoriaRSASkills
ServingTable ServiceDrink ServiceBartendingPayment ProcessingPayment Processing SystemsEven and Youth Support Volunteer
Flemington, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Use Hygienic Practices for Food Safety (SITXFSA005)RSASkills
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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 27 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, customer service and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for kitchen assistants?
Common licenses or certifications for kitchen assistants include: RSA, First Aid Certification and Dofoodsafely Certificate of Completion.
What are some job titles related to kitchen assistants?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to kitchen assistants include: cook / kitchen assistant, KITCHEN WORKER and personal care assistant.
What level of education is common for a kitchen assistant?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a kitchen assistant in Melbourne, Victoria, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a kitchen assistant?
Most kitchen assistants have 4 years of professional experience.
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