Kitchen Helper at Patara Oxford Circus
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Position Overview & Specifications
About us
PATARA opened since 1990, as a new style of Thai restaurants in London. The focus then and today remains the same: great quality and fine presentation of Thai dishes, both traditional and contemporary. Patara is authentically different fine Thai dining. We guarantee that at Patara you will get the best Thai food in London!
We have 6 branches in London (Soho, Oxford Circus, South Kensington, Knightsbridge, Hampstead and Wimbledon)
We are looking for a Kitchen helper to support our chef. We are looking for a hard-working kitchen helper to work on pro rota basis daytimes, evenings and weekends. We offer flexible hours and competitive rates of pay.
Wages Avg. minimum wages per hr (included service charge)
Responsibilities:
Preparing meal ingredients for the cook, which includes washing, peeling, cutting, and slicing ingredients.
Neatly putting away all utensils, cooking instruments, dishes, and cutting boards in their respective places.
Mopping and sweeping the kitchen areas as required.
Storing ingredients and food items according to food safety standards.
Have high standards to health and hygiene.
Good oral communication.
Positive and approachable manner.
Team player qualities.
Enthusiasm to develop your own skills and knowledge plus those around you.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 20 per week
Salary: £10.42 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Tips
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
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
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STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
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