Kitchen Assistant

Cornerstone - BRA_207; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension contribution

Career progression

Staff discounts 33%

Family discounts 15%

Employee assistance program

Flexible and family-friendly policies

Menopause Friendly Employer

Greene King discounts 50%

Refer a friend bonus

Wagestream

Retail discounts

Job summary

Cornerstone pubs in Portsmouth is looking for a Kitchen Assistant to help keep the kitchen running during busy service. You will ensure stock levels are maintained, the area is clean, and the team has what it needs to prepare dishes for customers.

You’ll contribute to hygiene and safety compliance, communicate effectively with the team, and seize opportunities to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Help the kitchen service run smoothly by staying stocked and clean.
• Maintain hygiene and safety regulations in the kitchen.
• Communicate clearly with your team, ensuring they have everything they need.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the kitchen is well stocked and clean to support busy services.
• Assist in preparing dishes by keeping supplies ready for the team.
• Support colleagues to deliver high-quality food and maintain safety standards.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Willingness to learn

English proficiency

Job description

• Dept. L4/House: Baffins (Portsmouth) - 07621

Company Description

Cornerstone pubs sit at the heart of their neighbourhoods, and it's our people who make them special. Our teams create welcoming experiences, build lasting relationships with locals, and bring communities together through great hospitality. No two pubs are the same, but what unites our teams is a passion for making everyone feel welcome, delivering memorable moments, and serving great quality on every visit.

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.