Cafe Chef / Kitchen Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are looking for someone with a good level of kitchen experience to join our small team at our Cambridge cafe.
You should be familiar with preparing homemade meals along with lunch service for a simple menu. If you can bake too that's even better!
The Cafe has a high footfall and our menu reflects this. Consisting of Jacket potatoes, Pasta dishes, soups, salads and sandwiches. Ideally we woudl like to work with someone who can pick up the pace when needed but understands the value of keeping stress free kitchen while getting the work done and building a great atmosphere.
In return we offer:
- Fixed rota with one weekend off per month
- No more than 10 evening shifts PER YEAR - (finishing by 9:30pm)
- Relaxed friendly atmosphere
- Staff socials and
- Closed Christmas week and New Years Eve/Day
Shifts run from 9am - 6pm (with an earlier finish in the winter)
If this sounds like the right fit for you please send over your CV and we can arrange an interview.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From £11.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Cambridge, CB2 1LY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Hospitality: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Chef
Expected start date: 06/03/2023
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
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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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