Kitchen Crew Member
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Position Overview & Specifications
El Mexicana is a leading UK restaurant chain
In our kitchens located on Gunnells Wood Park estate on the edge of Stevenage town centre, we prepare delicious Mexican food using state of the art bulk catering equipment, which is then delivered fresh to our restaurants every day
We now require a colleague to join our small kitchen team
You will be working 30 hours per week mainly at weekends
Previous experience working in a kitchen or back of house restaurant is advantageous but not essential as full training will be provided
GWP is walkable (10-15 mins) from Stevenage town centre and free car parking is available at weekends and on a limited basis on weekdays
£10.50 per hour (from age 22)
Check us out at
www.elmexicana.co.uk
Salary: £10.50 per hour (from age 22)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £10.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Weekend availability
Application question(s):
- Please confirm the town you currently live in
- Please confirm you are 18 or older
- Please confirm how you intend to get to work - e.g. walk, car, bus, train
Work Location: In person
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: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Kitchen Crew Member roles across El Mexicana'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 General.
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 £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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