Kitchen Assistant

Greene King; Ridgeway; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Brand discounts 33%

Pension contributions

Employee assistance program

Maternity/Paternity policies

Menopause friendly employer

Inns discounts 50%

Refer a friend bonus

Wagestream access

Retail discounts 30%

Job summary

Greene King is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support a busy kitchen, ensuring stock and cleanliness, and aiding the team to prepare dishes for customers. You’ll help maintain hygiene standards and liaise with the team to guarantee everyone has what they need for a smooth service.

The role emphasizes a positive can-do attitude, willingness to learn, and good English communication to operate safely and understand allergen controls in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced kitchen environments.
• Ability to maintain high hygiene standards and comply with safety regulations.
• Clear communication with kitchen and front-of-house teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist in keeping the kitchen well stocked and clean.
• Support the kitchen service for a smooth shift.
• Ensure team has everything needed to deliver dishes on time.

Skills

Team player

Hygiene awareness

Communication

English proficiency

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.