Kitchen Assistant

Hungry Horse - BRA_104; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution

Career development across brands

33% discount on brands

15% discount for family

Employee assistance program

Maternity/Paternity policies

Menopause Friendly Employer

Greene King Inns discount 50%

Refer a friend bonus up to £1500

Wagestream

Retail discounts

Job summary

Hungry Horse is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support a busy kitchen, keeping it well stocked and clean, while ensuring safety standards are met. You’ll work closely with the team to ensure everything needed is on hand for smooth service.

We value clear communication and a willingness to learn, with English proficiency to perform duties and understand allergen controls. Enjoy generous staff benefits and career opportunities across our brands.

Qualifications

• Stock management and clean workspace are essential.
• Maintain hygiene levels and comply with safety regulations.
• Communicate clearly with the team to ensure needs are met.

Responsibilities

• Keep kitchen well stocked and clean.
• Ensure hygiene and safety standards are maintained.
• Communicate requirements to teammates effectively.

Skills

Stock management

Hygiene & safety

Team communication

Job description

Company Description

Join us at Hungry Horse, where the drinks are always flowing and the plates are piled high, our pubs bring families and friends together. From footy days to family time, a swift drink after work, to a quarterly pool tournament – there’s always something going on. Beyond our delicious food and drink, we also love to serve up community spirit by getting behind the causes that matter most to our customers.

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…

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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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