Cake Shop Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Cake Box Milton Keynes
Cake Box is a company part of a large franchise which specializes in fresh cream celebration cakes. We are one of 180 plus branches in the UK and have excellent systems in place which is helping us grow even further.
Shop Assistant/ Cake Decorator
We are looking for like-minded, enthusiastic and energetic individuals to join our team in the kitchen. It is a fast pace environment but a fun place to work in. You won't need any experience in cake decorating as you will be trained and supervised from day one. Experience of working in a kitchen environment could be beneficial.
Some of your Duties & Responsibilities include;
Working with a team of cake decorators in conjunction with our front of house team members to maintain the Cake Box standards
Filling cake sponge with fresh cream and spread so they are ready to decorate
Decorating cakes and slices for display and filling Display Fridges
Decorating customer orders
End of day Kitchen cleaning with all staff, including mopping the kitchen floor
Till operation - shift Start and closing till at end of the shift
Checking Online orders on the web portal
This Role requires weekend working.
Hours are generally between 11:00 am - 19:00 pm
Pay rates:
Under 18: £5.75 / Hour
18 Yrs to 20 yrs : £7.75/Hour
21 yrs - 22yrs : £10.25/Hour
23 and over : £10.75 /Hour
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £5.75-£10.75 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Weekend availability
- Weekends only
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Milton Keynes, MK10 7NG: 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
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Cake Shop Assistant roles across The cake box'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 £6 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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