Cook/Kitchen Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are looking for a good enthusiastic cook who can follow our recipes and work with us to maintain and develop our excellent standard of food.
We are a vegetarian establishment, but you do not have to be a vegetarian to apply for this job. We are happy to give any necessary help and guidance with recipes. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, enjoys working with food and wants to be part of our hard working team. Experience preferred, but full training in our working methods will be provided.
As cook you will also be expected to do lunch service, maintain a clean hygienic kitchen, be aware of stock requirements and stock rotation. No 2 days are ever the same, we cook and bake as time permits.
We are a friendly, family business and have been established for 25 years. Due to our countryside location we are not on a bus route, so a car is essential for this job. Parking is free. Lunch breaks are paid, with food and drink provided. Some weekend work is essential and shifts are on a rolling rota basis to allow for weekends off. Our working week is Wednesday - Sunday. We need someone who is able to work 2, 3 or 4 days each week, 9am - 5pm.
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: From £10.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Tips
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: 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 Cook/Kitchen Assistant roles across Upfront'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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