Kitchen Assistant

Chef & Brewer - Bra_101; Reading; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension contribution

Apprenticeship training

Staff discounts

Employee assistance

Job summary

Chef & Brewer is looking for a Kitchen Assistant to support a busy kitchen. You’ll keep the kitchen stocked and clean and help the team deliver great dishes for our customers. We value a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and good English to follow allergen controls and safety rules.

This role offers training and career progression within our Greene King brands. Experience of fast-paced service is beneficial, and you’ll work closely with chefs to ensure hospitality standards are met

Qualifications

• Assist in keeping the kitchen stocked and clean.
• Maintain hygiene levels and follow safety regulations.
• Communicate clearly with the team to ensure needs are met.

Responsibilities

• Help keep kitchen service running smoothly.
• Ensure all safety and allergen controls are understood.
• Support team with clear communication.

Skills

Team communication

Hygiene & safety

English proficiency

Learning mindset

Adaptability

Job description

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 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.

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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