Kitchen Assistant

greene king; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Employee discounts

Mental health support

Family-friendly policies

Menopause friendly employer

Inns and hotels discounts

Refer a friend bonus

Wage access (Wagestream)

Retail discounts

Job summary

Hungry Horse, part of Greene King, is looking for a Kitchen Assistant to help keep a busy pub kitchen running smoothly in Tees Valley. You’ll ensure the kitchen is well stocked, clean, and ready so the team can create great dishes for our customers every service.

In this role you’ll contribute to high standards of hygiene and safety, communicate clearly with your team, and show a positive can-do attitude as you learn and grow within one of the industry’s most recognised apprenticeship providers.

Qualifications

• Teamwork and good communication with kitchen staff.
• Positive attitude and resilience in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Clear spoken and written English to perform role safely.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Teamwork

Positive attitude

English proficiency

Willingness to learn

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 Hungry Horse, where the drinks are always flowing and the plates are piled high, our pubs bring families and friends together. From footy days to family time, a swift drink after work, to a quarterly pool tournament – there’s always something going on. Beyond our delicious food and drink, we also love to serve up community spirit by getting behind the causes that matter most to our customers.

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.