Kitchen Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression across Greene King

Staff discounts 33%/15%

Employee assistance program

Wagestream wage access

Maternity/Paternity policies

Refer a friend bonus up to £1,500

Retail discounts

Job summary

Greene King is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support a busy Pub & Grill kitchen. You’ll help keep stock topped up, maintain cleanliness and support the team to deliver consistent, quality meals.

You’ll gain training through Greene King’s apprenticeship pathway, receive staff discounts, and can access Wagestream to draw pay early; full training provided to help you learn, grow and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a positive can-do attitude.
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Eagerness to learn and expand kitchen skills.
• Able to understand allergen controls and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Help the kitchen service run smoothly by staying stocked and clean.
• Maintain hygiene levels and safety standards in the kitchen.
• Communicate clearly with the team to ensure they have what they need.

Skills

Positive attitude

Thrives in fast-paced kitchen

Willingness to learn

English literacy & allergen knowledge

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.

Company Description

Join us at Pub & Grill, where we combine the warm welcome of a cosy pub with the style and quality standards of a restaurant. Though our grill may be the star of the show, our kitchens serve up a great range of comforting classics and healthy options too. Whether stopping for a swift drink, a working lunch or a 3-course evening meal – everyone receives a warm Pub & Grill welcome when they visit us.

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.

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 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.