Kitchen Assistant

Greene King; Shirley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension contribution

Staff discounts on brands (33% for you

Discount for loved ones 15%

Annual wage access / Wagestream

Job summary

Greene King in the United Kingdom is seeking a friendly Kitchen Assistant to help keep a busy kitchen running smoothly. You’ll ensure stock levels are maintained, the area is clean, and the team has everything they need to create great dishes for customers.

This role focuses on hygiene, safe food handling, and clear communication with colleagues. The successful candidate will be eager to learn, adapt quickly and contribute to a welcoming, safe, and efficient kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain hygiene and cleanliness in a busy kitchen.
• Willingness to learn and develop skills in the kitchen.
• Strong spoken and written English for safety and allergen controls.

Responsibilities

• Help the kitchen service run smoothly by keeping it stocked and clean.
• Maintain hygiene levels and safety regulations to protect the team and visitors.
• Communicate clearly with the team to ensure they have everything they need.

Skills

Communication

English proficiency

Team player

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 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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