Kitchen Assistant

Greene King; Wirral; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution

Career progression across brands

33% staff discount, 15% family

Employee assistance program

Enhanced maternity/paternity policies

Menopause Friendly Employer

40–50% discounts at inns/hotels

Refer a friend bonus up to £1,500

Wagestream access

Retail discounts (up to 30%)

Job summary

Greene King in Wirral is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support a busy pub kitchen, helping keep stock topped up and the area clean so service runs smoothly.

You’ll work with the kitchen team to maintain high hygiene standards, follow safety regulations and allergen controls, and communicate clearly to ensure everyone has what they need.

This role comes with a competitive salary and benefits as part of Greene King’s apprenticeship and development programmes across our brands.

Qualifications

• Fast-paced kitchen experience preferred.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a busy pub environment.
• Clear spoken and written English for safety and allergen controls.

Responsibilities

• Help the kitchen service run smoothly by keeping it stocked and clean.
• Maintain hygiene and safety regulations to protect the team and visitors.
• Communicate clearly with the team to ensure everything needed is available.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Willingness to learn

Good English

Job description

• Dept. L4/House: Basset Hound (Thingwall) - 07624

Company Description

Join us at Pub & Dining, a collection of outstanding pubs and inns amidst beautiful British surroundings, achieving the perfect balance between traditional character, charm, and authenticity. These qualities give Pub & Dining a timeless appeal that makes us a firm favourite for celebrating the moments that make life special.

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.

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 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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