Kitchen Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
St James Hotel
Kitchen Assistant
Job description
This hotel is situated in the heart of the town centre and is part of a well-established group, it boasts 123 bedrooms along with a bar, dining areas and conference facilities attracting both business and leisure based guests.
We are currently looking for a Kitchen Assistant on casual basis to join a busy and developing kitchen team.
The ideal applicant will need to be able to follow instructions and use their initiative but most importantly work in a team.
This role would include ensuring preparation and presentation of food is of a high standard, supporting the Head Chef and maintaining standards of cleanliness in the kitchen complying with company standards and legal requirements.
You would need to be flexible, reliable and have excellent communication skills.
Hours are varied and can include breakfast, lunch and evening shifts, as well as weekends, starting times will vary.
Hourly Rate would be NMW and experience in a previous role would be preferable.
Job Type: Zero hours contract
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Weekend availability
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: Hotels & Resorts
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Kitchen Assistant roles across St James Hotel, Grimsby'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 Hotels & Resorts.
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 £19,950 - £23,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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