Kitchen Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Kitchen Assistant
So, if you’re as passionate as we are about delivering delicious fresh rotisserie chicken, along with chargrilled meats and pub classics then you could be our next Kitchen Assistant at Chicken & Grill pubs, an important part of the McMullen’s family. We can offer you….
A competitive salary
An achievable bonus scheme
A share of gratuities
50% discounted meals when you are working
25% discount on food and 15% off drinks for you and your friends on your day off
Enhanced rate of pay for working on key Bank Holidays
Fantastic training and career development through McMullen’s GROW Programme if you wish to progress
A step into a progressive Company who treat people as a name, not a number
Full chef uniform
We also offer industry-relevant Apprenticeships if you would like to develop your skills further, so you can earn while you learn
Key Responsibilities of a Kitchen Assistant
Assist in setting up and closing down the kitchen ready for service or the next trading session
Keep the kitchen and all equipment clean, tidy and hygienic at all times
Ensure that the kitchen does not run out of clean crockery and cutlery during service
Be a team player, helping and assisting the Chefs when required
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 Jolly Postie'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 £10 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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