Kitchen Assistant

Greene King; Hedge End; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Staff discount 33% + 15% family

Employee assistance program

Maternity/paternity policies

Menopause friendly

Discount at inns & hotels 50%

Refer a friend bonus £1,500

Wagestream access

Retail discounts

Job summary

Greene King in Hedge End is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support a busy kitchen during service. You will help keep stock, maintain cleanliness and support the team to deliver tasty dishes for our guests.

You'll be over 18, with a can-do attitude, good English, and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced pub kitchen environment. The role offers opportunities to develop within Greene King's well-known brands.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy kitchen and maintaining hygiene.
• Ability to follow safety regulations and allergen controls.
• Clear communication with team members.

Responsibilities

• Keep the kitchen well stocked and clean to support service.
• Assist with mise en place and food prep under supervision.
• Communicate needs to kitchen and front-of-house teams.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Team communication

English proficiency

Job description

• Dept. L4/House: Barleycorn (Hedge End) - 08603

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. Must be over 18.

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.

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