Kitchen Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution

Discounts on brands

Employee assistance program

Maternity and paternity policies

Menopause Friendly Employer

Greene King Inns/Hotels discounts

Refer a friend bonus

Wagestream

Retail discounts

Job summary

Greene King is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to keep the kitchen stocked, clean and ready for busy service across our pubs. You will help maintain hygiene and safety standards while supporting a friendly team to deliver quality dishes for customers.

You will work in a fast-paced kitchen, using clear communication, learning with the team, and enjoying benefits such as pension contributions, staff discounts, and development opportunities across Greene King’s brands.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a busy kitchen.
• Good spoken and written English.
• Willingness to learn and develop skills in the kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Keep the kitchen well stocked and clean to support service.
• 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

Positive attitude

English communication

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Job description

Cornerstone pubs sit at the heart of their neighbourhoods, and it's our people who make them special. Our teams create welcoming experiences, build lasting relationships with locals, and bring communities together through great hospitality. No two pubs are the same, but what unites our teams is a passion for making everyone feel welcome, delivering memorable moments, and serving great quality on every visit.

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’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.