Chef

Greeneking; Castleford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension contribution

Staff discounts on Greene King brands

Refer a friend bonus up to £1,500

Wage access (Wagestream)

Job summary

Greene King is seeking a dedicated Chef to join our kitchen team, delivering high-quality meals under fast-paced service conditions. You will prepare, cook and present dishes to spec, maintain hygiene, and communicate clearly with your teammates to ensure timely service.

A passion for food and willingness to learn across areas of the kitchen are essential. Excellent English is required to follow allergen controls and safety procedures, with training and development available across our

Qualifications

• Ability to work under pressure in a busy kitchen.
• Deliver tasty and well-presented meals to customers.
• Willingness to learn new skills and support in different kitchen areas.
• Sufficient spoken and written English to perform the role safely and understand allergen controls.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present food to meet specs and customer expectations.
• Maintain hygiene and safety regulations in the kitchen.
• Communicate clearly with the team to ensure high-quality meals on time.
• Keep up to date with new products, menus, and promotions.

Skills

Work under pressure

Food presentation

Willingness to learn

English proficiency

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.

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.

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...

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