Chef

Greene King; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression across Greene King

Staff discounts on all brands

Employee assistance program

Enhanced maternity/paternity policies

Menopause friendly employer

50% off Greene King Inns and hotels

Refer a friend bonus

Wagestream access

Retail discounts

Job summary

Greene King pubs are hiring a Chef to join our kitchen teams. Bring a passion for food and a drive to deliver consistently high-quality dishes in a fast-paced service.

You will join a local pub environment where community and great meals are valued, with training and development opportunities across our brands. In this role you will prepare and present meals to meet specs, maintain strict hygiene and safety standards, and work closely with your team to ensure timely service.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Teamwork under pressure

Food presentation

Willingness to learn

English proficiency

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 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.

Additional Information

We’re all about rewarding our team’s hard work, that’s why…

• 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.