Chef

Greene King; Braintree; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

33% discount for staff

Free employee assistance program

50% discount at Greene King Inns

Refer a friend bonuses

Wagestream access to wages

Retail discounts

Job summary

A popular hospitality company in England is looking for a Chef who is passionate about food and keen to create the perfect dish every time. You will play a vital role in the kitchen by preparing, cooking, and presenting high-quality meals. Responsibilities include maintaining hygiene standards, communicating effectively with the team, and working under pressure. This role offers competitive pay, career progression opportunities, and excellent staff perks such as discounts on food and drink.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment is essential.
• Knowledge of food hygiene regulations.
• Ability to follow recipes and customer specifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present food meeting customer expectations.
• Maintain hygiene levels and safety regulations.
• Communicate with the kitchen team for timely meal delivery.
• Stay updated with new products and menus.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Clear communication

Team collaboration

Passion for food presentation

Job description

Company 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.

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!
• 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…