Kitchen Team (chef/cook)

greene king; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pub chain in Milton Keynes seeks a Kitchen Assistant to ensure smooth kitchen operations during busy services. The role involves maintaining cleanliness and hygiene, supporting the kitchen team, and ensuring they have everything they need to create perfect dishes for customers. Candidates should exhibit a positive attitude, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and be eager to learn and grow in their skills as part of a dynamic team. Competitive salary and various employee discounts are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

33% discount for team 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 before payday

Retail discounts up to 30%

Qualifications

• Help the kitchen service run smoothly by ensuring it is well stocked and clean.
• Maintain hygiene levels and safety regulations in the kitchen.
• Communicate clearly with your team to ensure they have everything they need.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a busy service runs smoothly in the kitchen.
• Make sure everything is well stocked and clean.
• Support your team by providing everything they need.

Skills

Positive can-do attitude

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced kitchen

Willingness to learn

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

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!
• 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…

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.