Kitchen Assistant

Greene King; Thornton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts 33%

Family discounts 15%

Employee assistance program

Maternity/paternity policies

Menopause friendly employer

Inns and hotels 50% discount

Refer a friend bonus

Wagestream access

Retail discounts

Job summary

Greene King is hiring a Kitchen Assistant/Chef for its Chef & Brewer pubs in the United Kingdom. You will help keep the kitchen running smoothly, ensuring stock levels, cleanliness, and readiness for service, while maintaining hygiene and safety standards.

Strong teamwork and clear communication are essential to succeed in a fast-paced kitchen. You will join a supportive team with opportunities to learn and develop culinary skills in a busy pub kitchen.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Keep kitchen well stocked and clean during service.
• Support hygiene and safety in the kitchen.
• Coordinate with the team to ensure supplies are ready for service.

Skills

Positive attitude

Team player

Willingness to learn

English proficiency

Job description

Company Description

Join us at Chef & Brewer, a collection of unique country-style pubs set in beautiful locations across the country which are welcome escapes for our customers, that feel like a home away from home. Our relaxed pubs with beautifully decorated interiors, seriously good pub food and expertly chosen drinks ranges are the perfect places for our customers to enjoy any occasion.

Job Description

As a Kitchen Assistant/Chef, 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 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 you have everything you 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.

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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