Kitchen Assistant/Cook
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are looking for a part time or full time cook to join our ever growing team at May’s to prepare and serve breakfasts and light lunches.
Immediate start. Previous experience is preferred, but full training will be given on the job.
Initially a summer job until end of September with potential to become a permanent contract. Hours and days dependant on the candidates wants.
At May's café in Burnham-On-Sea. We're a relatively new, mother and daughter run business and our team are enthusiastic, passionate and has a real family feel to it.
Hours of work are between 8.45am - 4pm and include weekend work, but no evenings.
Salary and hours dependant on applicant and to be discussed at interview.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary contract, Temp to perm
Salary: £9.00-£10.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Tips
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 May’s Cafè'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 £9 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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