Chef

Greene King; Great Waltham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apprenticeship training

Brand discounts

Employee assistance program

Greene King Inns discounts

Refer a friend bonus

Wagestream access

Retail discounts

Job summary

Greene King’s Chef & Brewer pubs are hiring a Chef to join our country-style venues across the country. You’ll prepare, cook and present meals to high standards while maintaining kitchen hygiene and safety.

You’ll work closely with a team to ensure timely service and a consistent guest experience. We offer competitive pay, pension contributions, and career development through our apprenticeship programmes, plus generous discounts on our brands and hotels, Wagestream access, and more.

Qualifications

• Prepare, cook, and present food to meet specs and customer expectations.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene and safety regulations.
• Communicate clearly with the team to deliver high-quality meals.
• Keep up to date with new products, menus, and promotions.
• Ability to work under pressure in a busy kitchen and teamwork.
• A passion for delivering tasty and well-presented meals.
• Willing to learn new skills and help in different kitchen areas.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present dishes to spec and customer expectations.
• Maintain hygiene levels and safety standards in the kitchen.
• Communicate clearly with the team to deliver meals on time.
• Learn new skills and help in different areas of the kitchen as needed.

Skills

Food preparation

Hygiene & safety

Communication

Teamwork

Menu knowledge

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.

  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.

  Join us at Chef & Brewer, a collection of unique country-style pubs set in beautiful locations across the country which are welcome escapes for our customers, that feel like a home away from home. Our relaxed pubs with beautifully decorated interiors, seriously good pub food and expertly chosen drinks ranges are the perfect places for our customers to enjoy any occasion.

  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…