Kitchen Assistant

Greeneking; Rushmere; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension contribution

Brand career progression across Greene

Discounts on brands (33% for you)

Family-friendly policies

Wagestream access

Employee assistance program

Hotel discounts (Greene King Inns)

Refer a friend bonus up to £1,500

Job summary

Greene King is hiring a Kitchen Assistant to support a busy kitchen team. You’ll ensure the area is well stocked, clean, and prepared for service, helping cooks deliver great dishes for customers.

We value a positive attitude, teamwork, and a willingness to learn. You’ll need good English to follow allergen controls and communicate effectively with the team.

Qualifications

• Positive can-do attitude to support your team.
• Thrives in a fast-paced kitchen and loves challenges.
• Willingness to learn and expand your skills in the kitchen.
• Sufficient spoken and written English to perform role safely and understand allergen controls.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Positive attitude

Team player

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.

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.

We're all about rewarding our team's hard work, that's why...

• You will 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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