Chef

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

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Staff discounts

Employee assistance

Maternity/paternity policy

Wage access (Wagestream)

Retail discounts

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

Greene King is seeking a Chef for Pub & Grill venues, delivering tasty, well-presented meals in a fast-paced kitchen while upholding our quality standards.

You’ll work as part of a friendly, collaborative team, benefit from training and career development, and enjoy staff discounts and wellbeing support.

Join a well-known hospitality brand where inclusion, safety and guest satisfaction come first, with opportunities to grow across our group.

Qualifications

• Prepare, cook, and present food that meets specs and customer expectations.
• Maintain hygiene and safety standards in the kitchen.
• Communicate clearly with the team to provide high-quality meals on time.
• Stay updated on new products, menus, and promotions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present food that meets specs and customer expectations.
• Maintain hygiene and safety standards in the kitchen at all times.
• Communicate clearly with the team to deliver high‑quality meals on time.
• Stay updated on new products, menus, and promotions.

Skills

Food prep

Team communication

English proficient

Allergen awareness

Job description

Company Description

Join us at Pub & Grill, where we combine the warm welcome of a cosy pub with the style and quality standards of a restaurant. Though our grill may be the star of the show, our kitchens serve up a great range of comforting classics and healthy options too. Whether stopping for a swift drink, a working lunch or a 3-course evening meal – everyone receives a warm Pub & Grill welcome when they visit us.

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.