Kitchen Assistants for hire in Melbourne, Victoria

Find kitchen assistants who prepare ingredients, manage cooking tasks, and maintain cleanliness in your kitchen, demonstrating skills like food safety, organisation, and communication. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Melbourne, Victoria to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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    19,023

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Time Management
    14%
    Customer Service
    8%
    Communication Skills
    7%

  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree
    49%
    High school diploma or GED
    22%
    Vocational or technical training
    19%

  • Years of experience

    3-5 years
    50%
    More than 10 years
    20%
    Less than a year
    10%

  • Current company

    • KFC
    • Bakers Delight
    • The Journal Café

  • Time at current job

    Less than a year
    70%
    1-2 years
    10%
    2-5 years
    10%

Browse Indeed's database of 19,023 profiles for Kitchen Assistants in Melbourne, Victoria

Last updated: 28 Oct 2026

Kitchen Assistant: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Melbourne, Victoria: $82,980 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $73,952 – $93,111 yearly
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  • WAITRESS

    Thomastown, Victoria

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationWorking with Children CheckCPR Certification

    Skills

    Time ManagementCustomer CommunicationCustomer ServiceMaintaining Table CleanlinessFood Service CleaningBussing

  • Kitchen Staff Member

    Melbourne, Victoria

    Licenses & certifications

    RSA

    Skills

    Communication SkillsEnglishHindiHospitalityCustomer ServiceFood Safety

  • Customer Service Assistant

    Melbourne, Victoria

    Licenses & certifications

    Dofoodsafely CertificateUse Hygienic Practices for Food Safety (SITXFSA005)Dofoodsafely Certificate of CompletionPrepare and Serve Espresso Coffee (SITHFAB025)Dofoodsafely Certificate of Completion

    Skills

    Full Driver LicenceCustomer ServiceCleaningGroup WorkFood SafetyEnglish

  • KITCHEN HAND & HOSPITALITY TEAM MEMBER

    Melbourne, Victoria

    Licenses & certifications

    Café ExperienceDofoodsafely CertificateDofoodsafely Certificate of CompletionRSADofoodsafely Certificate of Completion

    Skills

    Time ManagementFood ProductionChocolate PreparationConfectioneryInventory ManagementChocolate Tempering

  • Kitchen Hand

    Melbourne, Victoria

    Licenses & certifications

    Certificate IICertificate IForklift Licence

    Skills

    Time ManagementKitchen HygieneCleaning and Sanitation Procedure ImplementationKitchen Health and Safety StandardsFood HandlingSanitising Surfaces

  • Kitchen Hand

    Reservoir, Victoria

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Handling CertificateCertificate IIIRSACertificate IForklift Licence

    Skills

    Barista ExperienceCleaning and Sanitation Procedure ImplementationDishwashingSanitationSanitising Cleaning TechniqueDishwasher

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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: Dofoodsafely Certificate of Completion, Certificate III and RSA.

What are some job titles related to kitchen assistants?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to kitchen assistants include: kitchen hand, delivery driver and kitchen staff member.

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 7 years of professional experience.

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