Chef

Purchaseyourfreedom; Ryde; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution

Staff discounts on food & drink

Apprenticeship/Training programs

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Venture Hotels, Greene King’s ventures arm, is seeking a Chef to deliver high-quality dishes in a fast-paced kitchen environment. You will maintain high hygiene standards, collaborate with colleagues, and stay current with menus and promotions to delight guests.

The role offers career progression across Greene King’s well-known brands, with training and development opportunities and generous staff discounts.

Qualifications

• 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 deliver 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 to ensure team and visitor safety.
• Communicate clearly with your team to provide high-quality meals on time.
• Keep up to date with new products, menus and promotions.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Teamwork

Desire to learn new skills

English proficiency

Job description

Company Description

We’re called Venture Hotels for a reason: We’re pioneers! And we thrive on originality. As Greene King’s ventures arm, we’re here to push boundaries. And we’re driven by a team that sees every day as an opportunity to go beyond the ordinary.The result: hotels with a unique sense of place that locals can feel proud of.

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.