Kitchen Assistant

Greeneking; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension contribution

Brand career development

Staff discounts 33% on brands

Discounts for loved ones 15%

Employee assistance program

Maternity/paternity policies

Menopause friendly employer

Refer a friend bonus up to £1,500

Wagestream wage access

Retail discounts

Job summary

Greene King is looking for a friendly Kitchen Assistant to help keep the kitchen stocked, clean and ready for busy service. You’ll support the team by ensuring supplies are ready and the area stays hygienic while following safety rules.

In this role you’ll communicate clearly with colleagues, learn new kitchen skills, and contribute to delivering great meals for customers across our brands. We offer training and progression, staff discounts, pension contributions, and access to Wagestream for

Qualifications

• Positive attitude to support your team.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Willingness to learn new skills in the kitchen.
• Sufficient spoken and written English for safety and allergen controls.

Responsibilities

• Help the kitchen service run smoothly by keeping it well stocked and clean.
• Maintain hygiene and safety regulations to protect the team and visitors.
• Communicate clearly with the team to ensure they have everything they need.

Skills

Team player

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Positive attitude

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.

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 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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