Chef

Hungry Horse; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution

Training & development

Staff discounts

Employee assistance program

Refer a friend bonus

Wagestream access

Job summary

Hungry Horse is seeking a hands-on Chef to prepare, cook and present dishes to spec in a fast-paced pub kitchen. You’ll help train junior staff while contributing to a warm, welcoming atmosphere for families and friends.

With a passion for quality, you’ll maintain hygiene standards, manage time during service, and adapt to daily specials. Join a supportive brand that values development, discounts, and community involvement.

Qualifications

• Prepare, cook and present food meeting specs and customer expectations.
• Maintain hygiene and safety regulations in the kitchen to ensure team and customer safety.
• Communicate clearly with the team to provide high-quality meals on time.
• English proficiency to perform the role safely and understand allergen controls.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present meals to approved specs during service.
• Maintain cleanliness and food safety practices in the kitchen at all times.
• Coordinate with team members to ensure timely, high-quality service.
• Adapt to daily specials and promotions while upholding standards.

Job description

Join us at Hungry Horse, where the drinks are always flowing and the plates are piled high, our pubs bring families and friends together. From footy days to family time, a swift drink after work, to a quarterly pool tournament – there’s always something going on. Beyond our delicious food and drink, we also love to serve up community spirit by getting behind the causes that matter most to our customers.

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.