Kitchen Assistant

greene king; Shirley; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution

Staff discount 33% on brands

Staff discount 15% for loved ones

Free employee assistance program

Greene King Inns discount 50%

Refer a friend bonus up to £1,500

Wagestream

Retail discounts up to 30% (Superdrug)

Job summary

Farmhouse Inns, part of Greene King, are seeking a Kitchen Assistant to help run a busy kitchen. You’ll keep the service well stocked, clean, and ensure the team has everything they need to create the perfect dish for our customers.

Join us in a role where quality portions and freshly prepared veg are the standard. This is a hands-on, fast-paced kitchen where you’ll hug hygiene and safety rules, communicate clearly with the team, and grab every learning opportunity.

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen or hospitality setting is desirable.
• Understanding of cleanliness and hygiene standards.
• Willingness to learn and develop within the kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Keep kitchen well stocked and clean to support busy service.
• Assist with food preparation and ensuring components are ready for service.
• Communicate clearly with team to ensure everyone has what they need.

Skills

Team player

Can-do attitude

Fast-paced environment

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 Farmhouse Inns, where we're big on quality as we are with our portions, which is why our carveries slow-roast our meats for 14-hours, freshly prepare our veg, create fluffy, handmade Yorkies, ruffle-up our perfectly crispy roast potatoes, and bake and hand-decorate our giant cakes in our kitchen every day.

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!
• 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…

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.