Coffee Shop Kitchen Assistant/Cleaner
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are looking for a Kitchen Assistant/Cleaner to join the team at our Coffee Shop on the banks of the River Hamble.
The fixed shifts for the position are 12pm to 5pm Monday to Friday.
The role involves clearing tables, loading and unloading cleared items from the dishwasher, assisting the cook with light kitchen duties, generally keeping the coffee shop clean and tidy throughout the day and assisting with packing down and the evening clean of the coffee shop.
Mermaids is a unique speciality coffee shop, roasting and serving our own coffee, nestled on the banks of the River Hamble in Universal Marina on the Swanwick to Warsash footpath.
Benefits
- A unique location in a working marina on the banks of the picturesque River Hamble, with free on site parking
- Weekly pay
- Unlimited free coffee!
- Paid Holidays
- Staff Discount
Skills and requirements:
- Great customer service skills
- Ability to work at speed and under pressure
- Attention to detail
- Able to work under your own initiative
- Ability to prioritise jobs by importance
Responsibilities:
- Clearing tables
- Washing up and operating the commercial dishwasher
- Assisting in keeping the coffee shop clean and tidy
- Provide consistently excellent customer service
- Cleaning duties & pack down
- Assisting the chef with light kitchen duties
We are looking for someone to fill this role asap and an immediate start is available for the right candidate.
Ready to join our team? Send your CV and a covering letter letting us know more about you!
Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 25 per week
Salary: £7.50-£10.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Flexible Language Requirement:
- English not required
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Southampton, SO31 7ZN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- When would you be available to start the role?
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 Coffee Shop Kitchen Assistant/Cleaner roles across Mermaids Coffee Shop'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 £8 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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