Chef

Chef & Brewer; Reading; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension contribution

Employee discounts

Wagestream access

Job summary

Chef & Brewer in Reading is seeking a dedicated Chef to join our kitchen team. You will prepare, cook, and present meals to high standards during fast-paced service.

You''ll work with the team to maintain hygiene, learn new dishes, and contribute to a welcoming pub environment. Competitive salary and career development opportunities are on offer.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing, cooking, and presenting food to meet specs.
• Knowledge of hygiene and safety regulations.
• Clear communication with team to deliver high-quality meals on time.
• Willingness to learn and assist in different kitchen areas.
• Proficiency in English for safety and allergen controls.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present food that meets specs and customer expectations.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene and safety regulations to ensure team and visitor safety.
• Communicate clearly with your team to provide high-quality meals on time.
• Keep up to date with products, menus, and promotions.
• Work well under pressure in a busy kitchen and support the team.

Skills

Food preparation

Hygiene compliance

Team communication

Work under pressure

Menu knowledge

Allergen controls

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.
• Sufficient spoken and written English to perform the role safely and understand allergen controls.
• 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!
• 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…

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