Kitchen Assistant

Marston's PLC; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30% off at Marston's pubs

Meal deal on shift

Flexible hours

Apprenticeship programmes

Gym discounts

Health screening discounts

24-hour GP helpline

Job summary

Marston's PLC is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join our pub kitchen team in Wales. You’ll help the kitchen run smoothly, assist with food prep and plating, and support high standards of cleanliness and safety. Be ready to learn and grow in a busy environment, with a clear pathway toward becoming a Commis Chef.

We offer a friendly, lively workplace with valuable perks and opportunities to develop your skills through Marston’s apprenticeship programmes and career pathways.

Qualifications

• No formal experience required; eager to learn and contribute.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Willingness to develop basic cooking and food safety skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the kitchen team to ensure smooth service.
• Assist with food preparation and plating.
• Help maintain high cleanliness and food safety standards.
• Contribute to a positive team atmosphere.
• Take pride in delivering quality meals.

Skills

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Food safety basics

Job description

We're on the lookout for a Kitchen Assistant to join our team!

Start your pub career in our buzzing kitchen!Be on hand to make every service that bit smoother. You'll play a vital part of making sure our kitchen team have everything they need to produce great, hot quality food for our guests.

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.

• 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 cleanand 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.

What you get from us: You'll be joining an award-winning local pub company that puts people first, lives by people-led values, and offers real opportunities to advance your career - with genuine benefits that include:

• 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

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.

Marston's. Where people make pubs.