Kitchen Assistant

Marston's PLC; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30% off at pubs, restaurants, hotels

Meal deal on shift (£4.50)

Flexible and part-time hours

Apprenticeship programmes

Wellbeing support and discounts

Job summary

Marston's PLC is hiring a Kitchen Assistant in the Birmingham area. You will work with a busy kitchen team in a fast-paced environment and pick up new skills that translate to home cooking as well.

The role focuses on learning and potential progression toward Commis Chef, with emphasis on teamwork and a positive attitude. Benefits include discounted meals and flexible hours, plus the chance to grow through our apprenticeship programmes.

Qualifications

• Willing to learn and progress into Commis Chef
• Able to work in a fast-paced kitchen
• Good teamwork and reliability

Responsibilities

• Have the opportunity to progress and learn the ropes of the Commis Chef role.
• Help to maintain high food and safety standards across the kitchen.
• Help to maintain that all kitchen areas remain clean and clutter free
• Take pride in the food you prep and serve.
• Be committed to being a team player.

Skills

Eager to learn

Team player

Job description

Our kitchen is where it's at: Working with and supporting the kitchen team in a fast-paced environment, they'll be plenty of new skills to pick up. As a Kitchen Assistant you'll: Be eager to learn and get stuck in, in an environment that's fast paced with the opportunity to pick up plenty of new skills that can be used in our kitchen and at home.

Key responsibilities

• Have the opportunity to progress and learn the ropes of the Commis Chef role.
• Help to maintain high food and safety standards across the kitchen.
• Help to maintain that all kitchen areas remain clean and clutter free
• Take pride in the food you prep and serve.
• Be committed to being a team player.

What comes next is up to you: We'll support you through our internal career pathway, DNA, with the goal of becoming a Commis Chef. Come as you are. Personality counts for more than anything else here. We'll accept you and celebrate you for being you. We can't wait to see what we can make happen together. Marston's could be the making of you.

Pay and hours

Up to £12.71 per hour 12hrs per week Reliable hours contract CDP for career progression Privilege card discount Marston's Rewards Reliable hours contract CDP for career progression Privilege card discount,

What you get from us

• 30% off at all our pubs, restaurants, and hotels
• A reliable hours contract, to give you the security you deserve
• Refuel at work with our £4.50 meal deal option whilst on shift, including popular menu dishes plus a drink
• Flexible and part time hours offered to work around your family or higher education
• Marston's Cheers Reward & Recognition Platform (earn points to spend for living and breathing our values and behaviours and access high street retailer discounts)
• Health Screening Discounts
• Long Service Awards
• Gym Discounts
• 24-hour GP helpline
• Mortgage Advice and support
• Fantastic range of apprenticeship programmes to support your career
• A friendly and lively atmosphere, working alongside passionate and diverse teammates
• Access to Licensed Trade Charity for financial, mental, and emotional well-being support, The benefits

Wellbeing

As a responsible employer, we offer professional wellbeing support to our pub and pub support centre teams including support from the Licenced Trade Charity.

Accommodation

The majority of our pub General Manager roles include optional on-site accommodation.

Award winning

Named as one of the UK's Top 100 employers and #1 in the pub sector for 2025, in the Financial Times UK's Best Employers list.

Bonus

Our pub management, operations and sales roles offer performance related bonus schemes. For our support centre teams, we offer a discretionary company bonus scheme.

Competitive salaries

Opportunity to earn a great wage whilst having fun at work.

Long service

We reward loyalty with awards for key anniversary milestones.

Food and drink

Our privilege card gives our people 30% discount off food and drink in our pubs. As well as access to our £4.50 refuel at work meal deal whilst on shift.

Pension scheme

All our salaried roles offer membership to a company contributory pension scheme. Hourly paid roles offer auto enrolment schemes.

Private healthcare

Some of our roles offer access to a private healthcare scheme.

High street discount

An exciting range of high street, online discounts and cash back offers are available for all.

Employee discount

All of our employees receive a 30% discount on Marston's food and hotel stays.

Training and development

We're passionate about growing our own talent through an extensive apprenticeship offer, dedicated L&D teams, and award winning e-learning platforms.