Kitchen Assistant

About the Role

As a Kitchen Assistant with Metropolitan Pub Company, you will be a crucial part of the kitchen team, ensuring that busy service periods flow efficiently. Your duties include keeping the kitchen well-stocked and clean, and supporting your colleagues to prepare excellent dishes for our guests.

Company Overview

At Metro Pubs, our establishments are vibrant hubs of city life, each with its unique personality and charm. We provide a welcoming and homely environment for both locals and visitors to the capital, where people can enjoy great food, drinks, service, and atmosphere with friends and family.

Additional Information and Benefits

• Competitive salary with pension contributions.
• Career progression opportunities across our notable brands with apprenticeship training and development at all career stages.
• Employee discount of 33% for yourself and 15% for family and friends on all our brands.
• Free access to employee assistance programs covering mental health, wellbeing, financial, and legal support.
• Enhanced, family-friendly maternity and paternity policies.
• Recognition as a Menopause Friendly Employer.
• Discounts of 50% for employees and 25% for loved ones at Greene King Inns and hotels.
• Referral rewards up to £1,500 for successful friend recommendations to new roles.
• Wagestream facility to access wages before payday.
• Additional retail discounts including up to 30% off at Superdrug and exclusive deals with Three Mobile among others.

Inclusion Commitment

We strive to create a culture where everyone feels welcomed, valued, and empowered to thrive, embedding inclusivity in all decisions affecting people, customers, communities, suppliers, and operations.

Qualifications and Responsibilities

• Ensure the kitchen operates smoothly by keeping it clean and well stocked.
• Maintain high hygiene standards and follow safety regulations to protect team members and guests.
• Effectively communicate with team members, providing them with the resources they require.

Desired Attributes

• A positive and proactive attitude to support colleagues.
• Enthusiasm for working in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Willingness to learn new skills and grow within the kitchen role.
• Adequate English communication skills, both spoken and written, to maintain safety and understand allergen protocols.