Chef

Venture Hotels - Bra_304; Colchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution

Discounts on our brands

Employee assistance program

Enhanced family-friendly maternity/pat

Menopause friendly employer

40% off Greene King Inns and hotels

Refer a friend bonus up to £1,500

Wagestream access

Retail discounts

Job summary

Venture Hotels - Bra_304 is seeking a Chef to join our kitchen team in a fast-paced environment. You will prepare, cook, and present meals while maintaining top hygiene standards and effective communication with the team to ensure timely service.

We value a passion for food, a willingness to learn, and the ability to adapt across kitchen areas. English proficiency is essential to perform safely and participate in allergen controls.

Qualifications

• Prepare, cook, and present food that meets specs and customer expectations.
• Maintain hygiene levels and safety regulations in the kitchen to guarantee safety of the team and visitors.
• Communicate clearly with your team to provide high-quality meals on time.
• Keep up to date with new products, menus, and promotions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present meals to specification and quality standards.
• Maintain high hygiene and safety practices in line with regulations.
• Coordinate with kitchen crew to ensure timely meals during service.
• Assist in developing menus and promotions with the team.

Skills

Working under pressure

Team player

English proficiency

Hygiene & safety

Willingness to learn

Food presentation

Job description

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.

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.

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.