Chef

greene king; Bromley; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Staff discounts 33%

Family discounts 15%

Wagestream access

Employee assistance program

Maternity/paternity policies

Menopause friendly employer

Refer a friend incentive

Inns/hotels discount 50%

Retail discounts

Job summary

Greene King is seeking a part-time Chef to join our kitchen during the busy season. This fixed-term role focuses on evening shifts, with flexibility to work weekends and public holidays essential. You will craft and present dishes to spec, maintain high hygiene standards, and thrive in a fast-paced service.

You'll work with our community pub team, receive training and development across our brands, and enjoy staff discounts and wellness support as part of a supportive working culture.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a busy kitchen and maintain high standards.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene best practices.
• Clear communication with kitchen and front-of-house teams.
• Willingness to learn new recipes and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present dishes to spec.
• Maintain hygiene levels and comply with safety regulations.
• Communicate clearly with the team to deliver quality meals on time.
• Keep up to date with menus, products, and promotions.

Skills

Teamwork

Food safety

English communication

Under pressure

Job description

As a Chef, your passion for all things food, and the desire to make the perfect dish every time, is what sets you apart. With a keen eye for maintaining the highest standards and thriving during a fast-paced service, you’ll soon become an invaluable member of the kitchen team.

Company Description

Fixed-Term, Part-Time Opportunity – Chef

We’re on the hunt for enthusiastic individuals to join our team on a fixed-term, part-time contract basis as we gear up for the busiest and most exciting time of the year.

Please note: This role involves predominantly evening shifts, and flexibility to work weekends and public holidays is essential.

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 Chef, you will…

• Prepare, cook, and present food that meets specs and customer expectations.
• 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 in order to provide high-quality meals to customers on time.
• Keep up to date with new products, menus, and promotions.

What you’ll bring to the kitchen:

• Ability to work under pressure in a busy kitchen and pull together as a team when needed.
• A passion for delivering tasty and well-presented meals to customers each and every time.
• Willingness to get stuck in, learn new skills and help out in different areas of the kitchen when needed.
• Sufficient spoken and written English to perform the role safely and understand allergen controls.