Kitchen Assistant

Greene King; Tingley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pub and carvery chain seeks a Kitchen Assistant to ensure smooth service by cooking meals and maintaining hygiene standards. Applicants should be enthusiastic team players willing to learn and grow within the kitchen environment. A competitive salary, training opportunities, and various employee discounts are offered.

Benefits

33% employee discount at all brands

50% discount at Greene King Inns

Free employee assistance program

Refer a friend bonus up to £1,500

Wagestream access to wages before payday

Retail discounts up to 30%

Qualifications

• Ability to prepare meals from guest orders.
• Experience with food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Strong communication skills for teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals as ordered by guests and ensure cooking methods are followed.
• Maintain hygiene levels and safety regulations in the kitchen.
• Support kitchen operations by ensuring cleanliness and proper stock.

Skills

Positive attitude

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Willingness to learn

Job description

As a Kitchen Assistant, you’ll play a key part in ensuring a busy service runs smoothly. You will cook meals and serve at our carvery deck. You’ll make sure everything is well-stocked, clean, and the team around you has everything they need to create the perfect dish for our customers.

Company Description

Join us at Pub & Carvery, where whatever the weather or occasion, we’ve got something for everyone with our mix of carvery and classic pub food washed down with a tasty tipple. Our carveries include a choice of three 14-hour slow-cook meats and a selection of potatoes and seasonal vegetables where our customers can pile their plates as high as they like.

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!
• 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…

Qualifications

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will…

• Prepare Meals ordered by guests ensuring specs are followed and following cook methods provided
• Carve meat and prepare vegetables and serve guests who have ordered for the carvery
• 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.