Kitchen Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Amcol Scotland Ltd operate children's nurseries within North Lanarkshire and Glasgow area. You will be based in our purpose built establishment in Carfin, Motherwell which caters for up to 147 children.
Candidates will be hands on, self-motivated and have experience of working in a kitchen environment. You will be familiar with preparing and cooking food for a medium to large amount of children. We require basic knowledge of the following: dietary and allergy requirements, healthy eating requirements, planning a monthly menu and the ordering of food. In addition to this you should be aware of good hygiene practices.
The hours of work will be from 9:30am - 1:30pm and candidates should note that overtime may be required from time to time to cover staff holidays or busy periods.
Formal catering qualifications are desirable but not essential however the successful candidate will be required to undertake Elementary Food Hygiene certificate if they do not already hold this.
This appointment is subject to a satisfactory vetting procedure and PVG Check.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 20 per week
Salary: £9.90 per hour
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Motherwell: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Catering: 1 year (preferred)
- Kitchen experience: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: BWKitchen
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 roles across Amcol Scotland 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 £10 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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