Kitchen Assistant

Greene King; Welwyn Garden City; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount on brands for you and family

Free employee assistance program

Discounts at Greene King Inns and over

Refer a friend bonus up to £1,500

Wagestream access

Retail discounts

Job summary

Greene King is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support a busy kitchen, keeping stock levels and cleanliness at the forefront to help the team deliver great meals for customers.

You will work with a welcoming team, follow hygiene and safety rules, and communicate clearly to ensure everyone has what they need. The role offers development opportunities within Greene King’s pubs and benefits typical of hospitality roles.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and willingness to learn new tasks.
• Ability to work well in a busy kitchen environment.
• Clear spoken and written English to perform duties and follow allergen controls.

Responsibilities

• 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 everyone has what they need.

Skills

Positive attitude

Team player

Willingness to learn

Strong English 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

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.

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 interesting 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.