Kitchen Assistant/Cook
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Position Overview & Specifications
Schumacher Packaging are searching for a kitchen assistant to support our employees for refreshments and meals.
You must be reliable and competent in general aspects of kitchen duties, be happy to follow instruction from the chef and be capable of running the kitchen in the absence of chef from the knowledge he has imparted in advance for specific duties.
This role involves but is not limited to:
· Following recipes of the chef i.e. sandwiches and their content
· Help prep and serve food prepared by chef or self
· Serving teas and coffees and other beverages
· Assisting with food service during the day
· Cleaning kitchen and washing up throughout the shift
· General duties i.e. cleaning work surfaces, cupboards, floors etc;
Requirements:
- The Assistant Cook/Chef will ideally hold an Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate.
- Genuine interest in providing a great food service
- Flexible to cover the Head chef when required
· Basic cookery and cleaning skills essential
· Health and safety measures are adhered to in the kitchen and in other areas required
· Acting in a professional manner
· Be physically and medically able to carry out all duties with or without assisted aids
· Have a pleasant and happy attitude
· Ability to work at a fast paced in a busy environment
· Good time keeping is essential
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 22 per week
Salary: £10.50-£11.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Birmingham, B37 7HB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Assistant Cook
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 Assistant/Cook roles across Schumacher Packaging Ltd'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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