Kitchen Assistant – Fast-paced Kitchen Support

Greene King; Keswick; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions

Career progression

Employee discounts

Mental health support

Maternity / paternity policies

Wagestream access

Refer a friend bonus

Hotel discounts

Retail discounts

Job summary

Greene King is seeking a Back of House team member in Keswick to ensure a busy kitchen runs smoothly, keeping stock topped up and the area clean. You’ll support the crew to deliver great dishes for customers in a lively pub environment.

The role emphasises hygiene, safety, and clear communication with the team to ensure everyone has what they need, helping the kitchen operate efficiently during service.

Qualifications

• Maintain hygiene and safety in the kitchen to keep the team safe.
• Ensure service runs smoothly with stock and cleanliness.
• Communicate clearly with teammates to provide what is needed.

Responsibilities

• Make sure service runs smoothly by keeping kitchen stocked and clean.
• Maintain hygiene levels and safety regulations in the kitchen.
• Communicate clearly with your team, ensuring they have everything they need.

Skills

Positive attitude

Clear communication

Willing to learn

English proficiency

Job description

As a Back of House team member, 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

Join us at Greene King pubs, where we have always been the beacon for communities, wherever people want to come together. Our collection of community pubs are the heart and soul of the local area around them, helmed by a local hero and crewed by a team always ready with your favourite tipple. Our pubs embody the true meaning of a local pub, acting as a central hub where locals can enjoy one of our events, a feast of lovingly cooked food or a quick catch up with friends over a drink.

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…

• Make sure 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.