Kitchen Assistant

Greene King; Blackwater; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution

Career development across Greene King

Employee discounts on food and drinks

Job summary

Greene King is seeking a Kitchen Assistant for our Chef & Brewer pubs. You will help the kitchen run smoothly by keeping it well stocked and clean, supporting the team to create high‑quality dishes for guests.

Ideal candidates are eager to learn, enjoy a fast-paced kitchen, and can communicate clearly in English. A focus on hygiene and safety helps protect the whole team and visitors while contributing to a friendly pub atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Fresh, eager to learn and adapt in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Able to maintain high hygiene and safety standards in food preparation.
• Clear spoken and written English to perform role safely.

Responsibilities

• Keep the kitchen well stocked and clean to support busy service.
• Maintain hygiene levels and comply with safety regulations for the team and guests.
• Communicate clearly with the team to ensure they have what they need.

Skills

Passion for challenges

Willingness to learn

English proficiency

Job description

Join us at Chef & Brewer, a collection of unique country-style pubs set in beautiful locations across the country which are welcome escapes for our customers, that feel like a home away from home. Our relaxed pubs with beautifully decorated interiors, seriously good pub food and expertly chosen drinks ranges are the perfect places for our customers to enjoy any occasion.

Job Description

As a Kitchen Assistant, you’ll play a key part in the kitchen ensuring a busy service runs smoothly. You’ll make sure everything is well stocked, clean, and the team around you have everything they need to create the perfect dish for our customers.

Qualifications

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will…

• Help the kitchen service run smoothly by making sure it is well stocked and clean.
• Maintain hygiene levels and safety regulations in the kitchen to help guarantee the safety of your entire team and visitors.
• Communicate clearly with your team, ensuring they have everything they need.

What you’ll bring to the kitchen:

• A passion for challenges and thriving in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Willingness to learn and expand your skills in the kitchen.
• Sufficient spoken and written English to perform the role safely and understand allergen controls.

Additional Information

We’re all about rewarding our team’s hard work, that’s why…

You’ll receive a competitive salary, pension contribution as well as:

• The chance to further your career across our well-known brands – as one of the industry's top apprenticeship providers, we can provide training and development at each level of your career.
• Discount of 33% for you and 15% for your loved ones on all of our brands – so you enjoy your favourite food and drink at a discount.
• Free employee assistance program – mental health, well-being, financial, and legal support because you matter!
• Enhanced, family-friendly maternity and paternity policies
• Menopause Friendly Employer
• Discount of 50% for you and 25% for your loved ones at our Greene King Inns and hotels – so you can enjoy a weekend away without breaking the bank.
• Refer a friend – who do you know who could be interested in a new role? When they are placed, you could earn up to £1,500 for referring them!
• Wagestream – access your wage before payday for when life happens.
• Retail discounts – Receive up to 30% off at Superdrug, exclusive discounts with Three Mobile along with many more…

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