Kitchen Assistant/Cook
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Position Overview & Specifications
We Ricebrother, Chinese street food specialists in East London are currently hiring new members of staff to join our ever-growing team.
We are looking for someone with a good work ethic who is comfortable with working in a fast paced environment as your day to day duties include serving customers as well as food preparations and cooking.
Position: Full time Kitchen assistant (40 hours per week)
·Minimum of 1 year experience in a similar role is essential
Salary Up to £29,500 per Annual (Depending on Experience/Position)
Position: Part time Kitchen assistant (20 – 35 hours per week)
·Minimum of 1 year experience in a similar role is desirable
Salary Up to £13 per hour + Holiday Pay
A successful candidate will have the following:
·Ability to work as a team to complete the production for the day
·An eye for detail: you will be organised, clean and tidy, working with the team to ensure the consistency of quality of serving is essential.
·Comfortable working in a fast paced environment
·Some knowledge of or interest in Asian cuisine
.A good understanding of food health and safety & hygiene procedures
·Multi-tasking skills
.Someone who is passionate about food and catering
We offer:
.Staff Meal whilst on duty
.Staff Discount for Friends and Family
·Performance reviews every 3 months
.On going training and development
.Optional Pension Plan
·Quarterly Sales incentives
·Sociable working hours, yours shift patterns between 9:00 – 19:30 & Flexible schedule
·Opportunities to grow within the company
·Holiday pay
.Access to Code Hospitality Discount Membership Card
If you think you would be a great addition to Ricebrother, please send over your CV with a brief cover letter. You must have working rights for the UK.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 20-45 per week
Salary: Up to £13.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Store discount
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Loyalty bonus
- Performance bonus
Application question(s):
- Which shift(s) are you available to work? Weekday/Weekend/Both
Experience:
- Catering: 1 year (preferred)
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: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Kitchen Assistant/Cook roles across Chfg Ltd (Ricebrother)'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 £13 - £13 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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