Kitchen Assistant

Greeneking; Corbridge; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension contribution

Career development opportunities

Brand discounts 33%

Family discounts 15%

Employee assistance program

Enhanced maternity/paternity policies

Menopause Friendly Employer

Greene King Inns and hotels discounts

Refer a friend bonus up to £1,500

Wagestream access

Retail discounts – up to 30%

Three Mobile discounts

Job summary

Greene King is looking for a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to support a busy kitchen and ensure smooth service. You will keep supplies stocked, maintain cleanliness, and assist the team in delivering high-quality dishes.

Applicants must be 18+ for lone working. You should communicate clearly, follow hygiene rules, and help with prep and dessert production in a fast-moving environment at our well-known brands.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ due to lone working in the kitchen.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Clear spoken and written English to understand allergen controls.

Responsibilities

• Help the kitchen service run smoothly by keeping it well stocked and clean.
• Maintain hygiene levels and safety regulations to protect the team and visitors.
• Communicate clearly with your team to ensure they have everything they need.
• Assist with prep and cleaning tasks.
• Prepare desserts to company specifications.

Skills

Positive attitude

Team support

Willingness to learn

English proficiency

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.

Applicants must be 18+ due to lone working in the kitchen

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.
• Help out the kitchen team with prep and cleaning.
• Make desserts to company specifications.

What you'll bring to the kitchen:

• A positive can-do attitude to support your team.
• 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.

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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