Kitchen Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Catering Assistants required for the largest corporate buffet delivery company in Coventry (CV6). We are looking for friendly people with kitchen experience to join our 5* catering business, with the luxury of every Thursday and Saturday and all evenings off!
Who we are:
Phoenix Caterers (formerly known as Jasper’s Catering) is a long-established 5* corporate catering business, providing week-day buffets and hot food to local businesses in Coventry and surrounding areas for over 15 years. Proud of what we do, we remain the largest corporate caterer in Coventry, employing a small team of drivers and production assistants to produce and deliver quality catering to local businesses.! With an increase of demand from our customers, we’re looking for extra pairs of hands to join our friendly team.
Check us out online at: www.phoenixcaterers.co.uk
The Role:
We are looking for someone available Sunday-Friday working 4-8 hours per day. The Sunday shift starts at 7am, and midweek 6am. The salary is £10.42/hr
We expect commitment to work with our existing team on our corporate client orders by:
- Preparing lunch buffets, making sandwiches, preparing salad items, slicing fruit, packing lunch boxes and noting dietary requirements
- To support the production manager to ensure all customer orders and their special requirements are met
- To support the running of a 5* kitchen by performing shared cleaning tasks and regular washing up
- To minimise waste by rotating stock
- To be quick to respond to assist the team with late orders.
What we expect from you:
- Understanding of the importance of quality food presentation (essential)
- A keen eye for detail (essential)
- Experience and understanding of Retail Catering outlets or kitchens (essential)
- Excellent timekeeping and attendance history (essential)
- Good personal hygiene (essential)
- A food hygiene certificate (advantage)
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 16-25 per week
Salary: £10.42 per hour
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Coventry, CV6 5RY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Catering: 1 year (required)
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 06/03/2023
Expected start date: 20/03/2023
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 Phoenix Caterers'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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