Kitchen Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Carluccio's aim is to provide great quality, authentic fresh Italian food along with informal but excellent service to our customers. We look to employ talented individuals and provide the best training & development along with real career opportunities.
As a Kitchen Assistant you will work within the heart of our kitchen. You will assist in the preparation and presentation of food to help us deliver a great experience to each & every guest.
Working alongside an experienced team of chefs, we promise a great, fun environment to work in, especially for individuals who are passionate about fresh food. We will provide the best training and development as a Chef and ensure you possess the right culinary skills and behaviours to grow within your career.
We provide genuine career opportunities and the ability to gain experience across our other brands.
What you will need
Ideally some kitchen or hospitality experience or currently a KP looking for a new challenge or studied food at college.
A good level of the English language, both written and verbal with the ability to communicate politely
Actively able to listen to your fellow team & take instructions
Focused on delivering the very best food, time & time again
Happy to work at pace & understand how to multi task effectively
Willing & eager to learn, cross train & go above & beyond
Able to follow & adhere to our company standards & follow legal guidelines for Food Hygiene & Health & Safety
What We Offer
You will receive support, training and development opportunities from the moment you start, helping to build you to become a Carluccio's expert.
Training & development coursesDiscounted food on shift
Flexible working opportunities
Exclusive access to 1000’s of discounts of online and high street retailers and restaurants
Apprenticeship scheme
Employee assistant programme
50% Discount off your total bill for you and 5 friends in all of our brands (T&C's apply)
Refer a friend scheme
Your next steps could see you cross train or develop into a Commis Chef and beyond. What are you waiting for, start your career as a Carluccio's Food Preparation Chef now.
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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Restaurants & Cafes
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Kitchen Assistant roles across Carluccio's - Chichester's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Restaurants & Cafes.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £19,309 - £22,359 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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