Cafe Assistant Cook
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Position Overview & Specifications
Cafe Assistant Cook
- 3 days (24 hrs)/week, on a rota over 7 days, includes some weekend and Bank Holiday working.
- No split shifts
- 32 days holiday/year, inclusive of Bank Holidays; pro rata for part-time hours
- £10.97/hour
We’re looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our team at The Secret Garden Café here at Thorngrove Garden Centre. Our café is a hidden gem in Gillingham, and our small but hard-working team have built up a reputation and level of service which we’ve become immensely proud of, and we are keen to find somebody that will help us continue to uphold these and be a community destination that people love to visit.
We’re also part of a bigger project in Employ My Ability, our team is friendly, and vibrant, and being a part of EMA, you’ll also be working alongside our students as they look to gain valuable skills and experience during their studies, and we would love for the new team member to share the ethos of inclusivity and community that we have at EMA.
See full job description and person specification on our website.
Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 24 per week
Salary: £10.97 per hour
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: 1007TG
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 Cafe Assistant Cook roles across Employ My Ability'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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