Kitchen Assistant

Greene King; Wigan; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution

Discounts on Greene King brands

Employee assistance program

Maternity and paternity policies

Menopause friendly employer

Greene King Inns discount

Refer a friend bonus up to £1,500

Wagestream access

Retail discounts (e.g., Superdrug, 3)

Job summary

Greene King is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to help the kitchen run smoothly during busy service. You’ll keep stations stocked, maintain high hygiene, and support the team to deliver consistent, quality dishes. This is a 5 out of 7 days role, including weekends and evenings, in a welcoming pub environment.

You’ll learn on the job and have the chance to grow within our family of brands. You’ll work with a friendly team focused on great hospitality and customer experience, while enjoying

Qualifications

• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Strong teamwork and communication with kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Help the kitchen service run smoothly by ensuring 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.

Skills

Team communication

English proficiency

Positive attitude

Kitchen support

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. This is a 5 out of 7 days position which will include working at weekends and evenings.

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 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.