Kitchen Assistant Cake Decorator
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Position Overview & Specifications
Back Of House Team Member – Kitchen Assistant
Hours of Work
- Hours are generally 10:30 am - 7:30 pm approx. (hours may vary)
- A minimum commitment of 5 days including weekends is required.
Wage
- £10 per hour dependant on experience.
- Possible wage increases if you progress to Team Leader. Team Leader role available.
Main Responsibilities
- 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
- Learning new decorating skills alongside experienced decorators
- Learning how to write messages on cakes for customer orders
- Decorating cakes and slices for display and filling Display Fridges
- Decorating customer orders
- End of day shift cleaning, including mopping the kitchen floor, cleaning dishes, fridges, walls, floors, and surfaces of the front of house area if required.
- Some customer service will be required. Training will be given.
Cake Box
We are looking for like-minded, enthusiastic, and energetic individuals to join this exciting team. It is a fast-paced environment, but a fun place to work. This is more of a factory-run operation than an artistic cake-making environment. 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.
The Eggfree Cake Box is the UK’s largest specialist cake retailer, specialising in the production and distribution of high-quality Egg-Free celebration cakes across the UK. This is a dynamic and fast-growing business. We will be opening in the next two weeks and will be joining the 200 plus stores that are already trading.
Applications:
Please send your CV via email to register your interest.
Due to the volume of applications, we receive we are unable to respond to unsuccessful candidates. If you have not heard from us within 7 days of you contacting us, unfortunately, you have not been selected for the position.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £10.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Performance bonus
- Yearly bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Peterborough, PE1 2HG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:
- Kitchen experience: 1 year (preferred)
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 Cake Decorator roles across Peterborough 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 £10 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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