Kitchen Assistant/Cook
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Position Overview & Specifications
The Rodney is a lovingly restored Worcestershire Inn with stunning rooms and a beautiful restaurant and bar area. We're part of a small family-owned group of hotels.
Employee benefits include:
- Equal share of generous tips
- Live-in accommodation available if required
- Free health insurance for full time staff
- Weekly pay through our Wagestream app
- Training and career progression opportunities
Here at the Rodney we're looking for a talented, enthusiastic and flexible KITCHEN ASSISTANT / COOK. Our recently launched menu means that we're busier than ever, but we still have time to offer you training and mentorship.
What are the main duties of a kitchen asssitant / cook?
Depending on your experience you can expect to be involved in:
- Helping the head chef prepare dishes
- Be responsible for a section such as starters or desserts
- At less bust times (such as breakfast) being the only cook in the kitchen
- Assisting with health and safety and food hygiene practices
You will need some experience in the kitchen but enthusiasm and flexibility is more important to us than experience. You'll also need:
- Ability to work without close supervision
- Good oral communication
- High level of attention to detail
- Enthusiasm to develop your own skills and knowledge
- Adaptability to change and willingness to embrace new ideas and processes
- Positive and approachable manner
- Team player qualities
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Salary: £10.50-£13.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Tips
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Worcester: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Kitchen: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (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 Kitchen Assistant/Cook roles across The Rodney Worcester'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 £11 - £13 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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