Kitchen Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution

Staff discounts across brands

Wagestream access

Refer a friend bonus up to £1,500

Employee assistance program

Maternity/paternity policies

Job summary

Greene King is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support a busy kitchen and ensure smooth service. You’ll help with stock and cleanliness, enabling the team to create great dishes for customers.

You’ll contribute to high hygiene standards, safety, and clear team communication so everyone has what they need to work efficiently. This role offers development within Greene King’s brands and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Ability to maintain high hygiene standards in line with regulations.
• Good verbal and written English to perform role safely and follow allergen controls.

Responsibilities

• Help the kitchen run smoothly by keeping it well stocked and clean.
• Maintain hygiene levels and safety regulations for staff and customers.
• Communicate clearly with the team to ensure everyone has what they need.

Skills

Fast-paced teamwork

Clear communication

English proficiency

Job description

• Dept. L4/House: Wheatsheaf (Whitstable) - 01624

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.