Chef

Greene King; Kingskerswell; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apprenticeship & training programs

33% employee discount on brands

Pension contribution

Wagestream access

Family-friendly policies

50% discount at Greene King Inns & 25

Refer a friend bonus up to £1,500

Retail discounts on partners

Job summary

Greene King’s Hungry Horse pubs are seeking a hands-on Chef to deliver tasty, well-presented dishes while maintaining high standards in a fast-paced kitchen.

You’ll work as part of a team across busy service, keep up with menus and promotions, and benefit from extensive training, discounts, pension contributions, and Wagestream access.

Joining Greene King means career development across brands, supportive colleagues, and a focus on inclusion and welfare.

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced kitchen environments.
• Knowledge of allergens and safety regulations.
• Willingness to learn and work across kitchen areas.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present food to specs and customer expectations.
• Maintain hygiene levels and safety regulations in the kitchen.
• Communicate clearly with your team to deliver meals on time.
• Keep up to date with new products, menus, and promotions.

Skills

Teamwork

Pressure handling

Food safety

English skills

Attention to detail

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.

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.

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.

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.