Kitchen Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Magic Roundabout Nursery Walthamstow (MRN) is looking for a passionate and experienced Kitchen Assistant to assist our Nursery Cook in our busy nursery kitchen in Walthamstow, just 10 minutes walk from Highams Park Station and a 15 minute bus journey from Walthamstow Central Underground Station.
The successful candidate will have experience of assisting in the running of a commercial kitchen and cooking for large numbers of people and should have robust knowledge of food hygiene, health & safety and allergy control guidelines and procedures as well as Safer Food Better Business.
Level 2/3 in Catering/Food Hygiene or a similar/equivalent qualification is preferred.
Salary - £19,780 - £21,000
Scope of position:
- To be responsible for assisting in the day-to-day running of the kitchen
- Liaise with Nursery Manager/Nursery Cook and ensure food orders are carried out and stock control is managed
- Ensure meals are served on time as per nursery menu
Key Responsibilities lie in:
- Health, Safety and Hygiene of Kitchen
- Contribute to team effort of the nursery
Due to Covid-19, all interviews will take place via Zoom video calls.
* Please note that if we have not contacted you within 5 working days, it is fair to assume that due to a number of possible reasons your application will not be pursued further in this instance. We will, however, retain your details on our database and contact you with any suitable opportunities in the future.
EMPLOYMENT IS SUBJECT TO TWO SATISFACTORY REFERENCES AND A DBS CHECK
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £19,780.00-£22,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Discounted or free food
- Referral programme
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Experience:
- Catering: 1 year (preferred)
- Food Preparation Occupations: 1 year (preferred)
- Kitchen: 1 year (preferred)
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 roles across Magic Roundabout Nursery'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 £19,780 - £22,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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