Kitchen Assistant

Kitchen Assistant & Sales Team Member

• Location: 90 Ilford Lane, IG1 2LD.
• Hours: 10:30 am – 8:00 pm (hours may vary)
• Pay: £12.30 per hour (depending on experience)
• Days: 4–5 days per week — Friday, Saturday & Sunday required

Please Note:

• Good English (spoken and written) is essential
• No half-day shifts offered

About the Role:

We\’re looking for a reliable, hands-on team member who enjoys both kitchen work and customer service. You\’ll help prepare and decorate cakes while also serving customers and keeping the shop looking great.

Main Responsibilities:

• Prepare cake sponges and fillings for decoration
• Decorate cakes and slices for display
• Keep the kitchen and front areas clean and organised
• Serve customers with a friendly, helpful attitude
• Handle orders accurately in-store and online platforms (training provided)

What We\’re Looking For:

• Friendly and enthusiastic attitude
• Good English and clear communication
• Reliable and able to work weekends
• Team player who enjoys both back-of-house and front-of-house tasks
• Previous bakery or café experience is a bonus, but full training is provided

Why Join Us:

• Supportive and friendly team
• Full training and career progression
• Opportunities to learn cake decorating and customer service skills

Apply now and complete our pre-screening questions for a faster response

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £12.30 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Store discount

Application question(s):

• What are you doing at the moment? e.g unemployed, student?
• Have you applied for a job here before?
• Our busiest times of the year are during holidays, and festivals such as Eid, Christmas, Diwali, etc. We fairly rotate time off with the rest of the team where possible, but generally, we require you to work on these days. Do you have a problem with this?
• Our Kitchen team works hard and the work can become fast-paced. How well do you feel you could manage in a fast-paced environment?
• Are you currently employed, and if so, why do you want to leave?
• Are you flexible, and able to work weekdays, and weekends
• How would you deal with a disagreement with another member of the team?
• How long would it take to travel to Cake Box Ilford Lane. Please state by car, walking, etc.

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (required)

Experience:

• ANY Job: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person