Chef

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Apprenticeship training

33% discount on food

50% discount at Greene King Inns

Wagestream access to wages

Retail discounts

Retail discounts

Job summary

A community-focused pub company in South Shields is seeking a passionate Chef to join their kitchen team. The successful candidate will prepare and present high-quality dishes while maintaining hygiene standards in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should possess strong teamwork skills and a dedication to delivering well-presented meals. The role offers a competitive salary, extensive career development opportunities, and various employee perks including discounts on food and drink.

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing, cooking, and presenting food.
• Knowledge of kitchen hygiene and safety regulations.
• Ability to communicate clearly with team members.
• Keep up to date with new products, menus, and promotions.
• Ability to work under pressure in a busy kitchen.
• Willingness to get stuck in, learn new skills and help out in different areas of the kitchen when needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food to meet customer expectations.
• Maintain hygiene levels and kitchen safety.
• Stay updated with new products and promotions.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Delivering tasty meals

Team collaboration

Hygiene compliance

Job description

• Dept. L4/House: Bamburgh (South Shields) - 07623

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.

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.

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!
• 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…