Kitchen Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours of work:
Full time hours - Monday to Friday (can be flexible around school start times)
25.5 hours per week - Sunday/ Monday/ Tuesday/ Wednesday - 8.00am to 2.00pm
Sunday only - 7.00am - 2.00pm
Location: James Hall & Co. Ltd, SPAR Distribution Centre, Bowland View, Preston, PR2 5QT
Job Overview
The purpose of this role is to be part of the team that provides the Catering and Hospitality service to employees and visitors at our Head Office.
More About the Role The main duties of this role will be taking responsibility of cleanliness with regards to washing pots and supporting the catering team. To carry out general duties in the kitchen, front of house, dining room, wash up and associated areas. During busy periods you will need to be well organised and able to work at pace. Be supportive towards other team members to build staff morale. Create a positive and professional image to customers and visitors at all times. Carry out any reasonable request by your Catering Manager, Supervisor or Team Leader to ensure high standards of service.
Here’s What You Can Expect to be Doing
- Serve food and beverages to staff or visitors in the Kettle House..
- Till operation taking cash and cashless payment.
- Stock replenishment and merchandising.
- Ensure all departmental standards including customer service, health & safety and food hygiene are maintained.
- General cleaning, housekeeping and washing pots.
- Comply with all departmental and company policies regarding food safety, health and safety, COSHH, Safe Systems of Work, fire and ammonia evacuation procedures.
- Undertaking company training in regards to food safety.
A Few Things About You
- Excellent customer service skills
- To be enthusiastic, committed and self-motivated.
- Adopts a ‘ can do ‘ attitude
- Have a flexible approach to working hours.
Why Choose James Hall Group of Companies? All James Hall Group of Companies have a similar culture and our way of doing things is vital to our success. We’re passionate people, determined to do whatever’s necessary to make our customers happy.
Great People Deserve Great Things As a Catering Assistant you can take full advantage of our benefits package. As well as the fundamentals, like pensions and holidays which apply to all James Hall Group of Companies, we have specific benefits at James Hall & Company Limited which include;
On – Site Company Doctor – Preston- Employee Assistance Programme
- Subsidised Staff Restaurant
- Staff Discount Scheme
- Service Awards
- Christmas Hamper
- Children’s Christmas Party
- Annual Dinner Dance
- Free Car Parking
- Training and Development Opportunities
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: Grocery Stores
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Kitchen Assistant roles across James Hall & Co'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 Grocery Stores.
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 £22,944 - £24,950 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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