Kitchen and Catering Assistants
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Position Overview & Specifications
KITCHEN AND CATERING ASSISTANTS
Workers in this unit group assist in the preparation and service of food and beverages in restaurants, cafés, and other eating establishments and perform various cleaning, fetching, and carrying tasks.
TYPICAL ENTRY ROUTES AND ASSOCIATED
QUALIFICATIONS
There are no formal academic entry requirements. Training is typically received on-the-job. NVQs/ SVQs in relevant areas are available at Levels 1 and 2.
TASKS
- cleans or prepares food for cooks by hand or machine;
- carries meat, vegetables and other foodstuffs from delivery van to storeroom and from storeroom to kitchen;
- cleans and tidies service area, kitchen surfaces, crockery, cutlery, glassware, kitchen utensils and disposes of rubbish;
- prepares and serves beverages and light refreshments, accepts payment and gives change;
- keeps service area well stocked.
Job Type: Zero hours contract
Contract length: 12 months
Salary: From £10.42 per hour
Flexible Language Requirement:
- English not required
Physical setting:
- Bar
- Restaurant
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Leeds City Centre, West Yorkshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Reference ID: #008
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 and Catering Assistants roles across Ma-He Coastal Indian Restaurant'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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