Kitchen Assistant

Metropolitan Pub Company; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality group in Edinburgh is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to ensure smooth kitchen operations. The role involves maintaining cleanliness and stock levels while supporting the kitchen team. The ideal candidate brings a positive attitude and a willingness to learn, ready to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This is a full-time entry-level position with opportunities for career advancement and discounts on food and drink.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

33% discount for employees and 15% for loved ones

Free employee assistance program

50% discount at Greene King Inns

Refer a friend bonus up to £1,500

Wagestream access to wages before payday

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Support the kitchen team with a positive attitude and eagerness to learn.
• Maintain hygiene levels and safety regulations in the kitchen.
• Communicate effectively with the team to ensure smooth operations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the kitchen is well-stocked and clean.
• Maintain hygiene levels and safety regulations.
• Communicate clearly with the team.

Skills

Positive can-do attitude

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced kitchen

Willingness to learn

Job description

Overview

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

Join us at Metro Pubs, where our pubs are at the heart of city life, striving to provide a home away from home for both locals and visitors to the capital alike. All of our pubs are individual and unbranded, each embodying its own personality and character. We’re the place to laugh with friends, to spend quality time with family, and to enjoy all that is great about a community pub – the food, the drink, the service and the atmosphere.

What you’ll get

• 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 – 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…

Responsibilities

• 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

• 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.

Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Hospitality

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom