Kitchen Assistant

Greene King; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apprenticeship training

Staff discounts

Mental health support

Pension

Maternity/paternity leave

Wage access

Refer a friend bonus

Inns/hotels discounts

Job summary

Greene King is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support busy kitchen operations in our pubs. You will keep the kitchen stocked, help with cleaning, and ensure all hygiene and safety rules are followed.

Strong teamwork and clear communication are essential to help deliver great meals for our customers. Join us in a welcoming pub environment with opportunities for training, staff discounts, and pension benefits.

Qualifications

• Maintain hygiene and safety standards in a busy kitchen.
• Communicate clearly with team to ensure smooth service.
• Be able to follow recipes and guidelines accurately.

Responsibilities

• Keep kitchen stocked and clean to support busy service.
• Assist in food preparation and plating as required.
• Support colleagues to maintain high standards of customer service.

Skills

Food safety

Hygiene

Team communication

English proficiency

Job description

• Dept. L4/House: Bushel (Bury St Edmunds) - 01061

Company Description

Join us at Greene King pubs, where we have always been the beacon for communities, wherever people want to come together. Our collection of community pubs are the heart and soul of the local area around them, helmed by a local hero and crewed by a team always ready with your favourite tipple. Our pubs embody the true meaning of a local pub, acting as a central hub where locals can enjoy one of our events, a feast of lovingly cooked food or a quick catch up with friends over a drink.

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…

CREATING PLACES WHERE PEOPLE FEEL WELCOME, SAFE AND THAT THEY BELONG

We aim to embed inclusion into every decision we make – across our people, customers, communities, suppliers, and operations. We want to create a culture where everyone feels welcome, valued, and able to thrive.