Kitchen Assistants for hire in Melbourne, Victoria
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Most popular skills
Time Management14%Customer Service8%Communication Skills7%Education level
Bachelor's degree58%Master's degree21%Vocational or technical training12%Years of experience
Less than a year40%1-2 years30%More than 10 years20%Current company
Hungry Jack’s
Domino's
Catering Industries
Time at current job
Less than a year50%2-5 years50%
Browse Indeed's database of 19,049 profiles for Kitchen Assistants in Melbourne, Victoria
Last updated: 22 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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KITCHEN HAND & HOSPITALITY TEAM MEMBER
Melbourne, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Café ExperienceDofoodsafely CertificateDofoodsafely Certificate of CompletionRSADofoodsafely Certificate of CompletionSkills
Time ManagementFood ProductionChocolate PreparationConfectioneryInventory ManagementChocolate TemperingKitchen Assistant
Melbourne, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Food Handling CertificateSkills
Communication SkillsCleaning ExperienceCleaningCookingSpanishMultilingualKitchen Assistant
Ascot Vale, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceFood Handling CertificateSkills
CookingKitchen ExperienceFood PreparationCleaning ExperienceCleaningCatering ExperienceAssistant Certification Administrator
Flemington, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
White CardFirst Aid CertificationWork Safely at HeightsGeneral Construction Induction Card (White Card)RSASkills
HospitalityCustomer ServiceCustomer Service Experience in the Hospitality IndustryFood & Beverage IndustryFood Service ExperienceRestaurant ExperienceKitchen Hand
Glenroy, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Driver Licence – VictoriaCertificate IIWorking with Children CheckResponsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) – VictoriaRSASkills
Computer LiteracyComputer SkillsLeadershipManual Handling TechniquesEmployee TrainingOnboarding and Training ExperienceWaiter
Southbank, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
RSASkills
ServingFood Service Closing ProceduresHospitalityCustomer CommunicationFood Service Customer Order ManagementCustomer Service Experience in the Hospitality Industry
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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 33 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: First Aid Certification, RSA 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: KITCHEN WORKER, catering assistant and kitchen hand (boh).
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 3 years of professional experience.
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