Kitchen Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
The ideal candidate needs
- To take pride in delivering excellent customer service
- Be well presented, outgoing and friendly with a positive "can do" attitude
- To follow food hygiene standards
- To have or be willing to complete a basic food hygiene certificate
Some food/catering knowledge is preferred
The Responsibilities
Supporting the team as instructed including:
- Processing dirty dishes, cutlery and equipment as per daily requirements
- Hand washing as required
- Ensuring maintenance of the dishwasher, correct use and cleaning in line with guidelines and Food Safety standards
- Ensuring stock levels are maintained for required chemicals and cleaning equipment
- Maintaining cleanliness of all kitchen areas including floors & surfaces
- Disposal of rubbish including emptying bins, correct disposal of boxes
- Deep cleaning of fridges, freezers, storage areas and any other areas as instructed by chef or manager
- Assisting with deliveries including accepting goods in, storage in line with Food Safety Policy
- Control and record wastage
- Undertaking routine & adhoc cleaning tasks to maintain the hygiene levels in the kitchen
Assist with table clearing and restocking crockery & cutlery when required
This list is not exhaustive; the candidate will be required to undertake some other duties to support the catering team as necessary
Benefits
- Free staff parking on site
- Staff discount in store - including in our Farmshop and Sedum restaurant
- Meals on duty
- Work life balance
- Company pension
- Your birthday off - after 2 years service
- Working alongside like-minded individuals in a fun but professional environment of a family run business
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 Chessington Garden Centre'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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