Kitchen Assistant

greene king; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution

33% meal discount

Employee assistance program

Discounts across brands

Greene King Inns and hotels discounts

Refer a friend bonus

Wagestream access

Retail discounts

Job summary

Greene King’s Flaming Grill in the UK is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to help keep a busy service running smoothly. You will assist with stock, cleanliness, and ensuring the kitchen team has everything they need to create great dishes for customers.

You’ll gain access to training and development across Greene King brands, plus benefits like meal discounts, pension contributions, and support through employee programs.

Qualifications

• Maintain hygiene and safety in the kitchen to protect the team and customers.
• Keep kitchen well stocked and clean to support services.
• Communicate clearly with the team to ensure everyone has what they need.

Responsibilities

• Help the kitchen service run smoothly by maintaining stock and cleanliness.
• Follow safety regulations and allergen controls to keep everyone safe.
• Assist the team to prepare dishes efficiently during busy service.

Skills

Team player

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Clear communication

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 Flaming Grill, where we’re famous for flame grilled food and sizzling skillets. We’re all about creating a lively atmosphere in our pubs, providing the perfect setting for our customers to enjoy the action of a game with a great choice of drinks.

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.