Chef

Greene King; Highcliffe-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions

Staff discounts

Career progression

Wagestream access

Refer a friend bonus (£1,500)

Employee assistance program

Industry training

Flexible shifts

Job summary

Greene King is hiring a Chef to join our pub kitchen team. You will prepare, cook and present meals to spec, maintain high hygiene standards and work calmly under pressure during busy services.

Join a supportive team in a welcoming community pub environment, with opportunities to learn, develop your skills, and progress across Greene King brands while enjoying staff discounts and pension contributions.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Ability to prepare, cook and present meals to recipe specs.
• Strong teamwork and clear communication in a busy team.
• Sufficient spoken English to perform the role safely and understand allergen controls.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present dishes to spec and customer expectations.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene and safety regulations for team safety.
• Communicate clearly with the team to deliver meals on time.
• Keep up to date with menus, products and promotions.

Skills

Fast-paced kitchen

Food preparation

Teamwork

English proficiency

Job description

• Dept. L4/House: Walkford (Walkford) - 08013

Company Description

Join us at Greene King pubs, where we have always been the beacon for communities, wherever people want to come together. Our collection of community pubs are the heart and soul of the local area around them, helmed by a local hero and crewed by a team always ready with your favourite tipple. Our pubs embody the true meaning of a local pub, acting as a central hub where locals can enjoy one of our events, a feast of lovingly cooked food or a quick catch up with friends over a drink.

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.

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