Kitchen Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Kitchen Assistant
Are you an organised proactive individual who wants to make a real difference to the on-site nursery, and work in a welcoming and supportive environment?
If so, then we are looking for an enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to join the team!
The nursery offers childcare from the ages of 3 months to 5 years in a bright and airy nursery supporting our local NHS staff.
The Role:
You'll work in two kitchens preparing snacks, clearing/ washing up after meals, and serving food provided by caterers. You'll use our supply systems to order meals and provisions and will work closely with our nursery teams to ensure the catering system runs smoothly.
The service is open Monday-Friday from 7am to 6.30pm and closed on bank holidays. The shift pattern is Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm.
The Ideal Candidate:
· A team player
· Able to complete repetitive tasks
· Ability to build rapport
· Calm & patient
· Friendly & approachable
Desirable Experience:
· Previous experience in food preparation and handling of food
We are all NHS Professionals... would you like to join us?
We are NHS Professionals (NHSP), working together to care for patients in the NHS - when you want to work, how you want to work, where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community.
As a member of NHS Professionals, you have fantastic benefits:
· Competitive pay rates – work this week, get paid next week
· Essential support when you need it – 24/7 365 days – Call us anytime
· First choice of shifts or placements at your Trust – access before they are made available to agency
· Multi locational - work across neighbouring Trusts
· Manage your shifts and timesheets on the go – access your “My Bank” shift portal anywhere, anytime online or through your smartphone
· Varied working options to suit your lifestyle – access to the Bank gives you options of ad hoc shifts or longer-term placements
· Training and development opportunities – Keep up with the essentials and more
· Build holiday allowance for every shift you work – your work life balance is important to us
· Stakeholder pension scheme available – a flexible future for you
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Zero hours contract
Contract length: 3 months
Salary: £10.42 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Southampton: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Catering: 1 year (preferred)
- Cooking: 1 year (preferred)
- Kitchen experience: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: NHSPVCKA
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: HR Consulting
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Kitchen Assistant roles across NHS Professionals'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 HR Consulting.
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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