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COOK / KITCHEN ASSISTANT

Salary Range
£12 - £12
£1 - £1 / mo

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Location Base
Diss, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

LOCATION

Diss, UK

CONTRACT

Permanent - full or part time

JOB STYLE

Shop based

SALARY

£11.50 per hour

STARTING

ASAP

PUBLISHED

12 Apr 2023


JOB DETAILS

Michelle Denny Recruitment is working alongside John Doe of Diss in their search for an enthusiastic and experienced Café Cook to join their team. The Café is a popular destination for locals and visitors alike, and we are looking for a capable and passionate cook who can help maintain John Doe’s reputation for delicious food and excellent service.


The working hours can be on a full time or part time basis. Each will include some weekend shifts, with core full time hours of 7:30am – 3:30pm for 5 days per week, with rotation of Saturday & Sundays. Pay is £11.50 per hour.


Working with a lovely kitchen team, responsibilities will include:


  • Prepare and cook a variety of dishes, including brunch items, sandwiches, light lunches, soups, salads, and desserts

  • Ensure that all food is prepared to the highest standard of quality and presentation

  • Maintain a clean and organised kitchen and work area and assist with general kitchen duties

  • Assist with menu planning and occasional recipe development

  • Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations


What you’ll need:


  • Previous experience working as a cook in a café, restaurant or pub setting

  • Excellent communication and organisational skills with a team spirit

  • The ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment

  • A willingness to work flexible hours, including early mornings, and weekends (but NO evenings!)

  • A strong commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen, with Level 2 Food Hygiene a must


If you are a passionate and talented cook who enjoys working in a busy and dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you. Simply apply online and your application will be forwarded directly to John Doe of Diss. We look forward to hearing from you!

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

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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.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for COOK / KITCHEN ASSISTANT roles across Michelle Denny Recruitment's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £12 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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