Chef

Proper Locals - Bra_206; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Brand discounts

Employee assistance

Maternity/paternity policies

Menopause friendly

Job summary

Proper Locals is seeking a dedicated Chef in Sunderland to deliver high-quality meals in a fast-paced service. You’ll maintain the highest standards, craft dishes to specification, and support the kitchen team on busy shifts.

The role includes a competitive salary, pension contributions, and career development across our well-known brands. Enjoy 33% brand discounts for you, 15% for family, access to Wagestream, wellbeing support, and a welcoming, inclusive team culture.

Qualifications

• Prepare, cook, and present food to meet specs.
• Maintain hygiene and safety regulations in the kitchen.
• Communicate clearly with the team to deliver meals on time.
• Keep up to date with products, menus, and promotions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present food to meet specs.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene and safety regulations.
• Communicate with your team to provide meals on time.
• Keep up to date with new products, menus, and promotions.

Skills

Food preparation

Kitchen hygiene

Team communication

Menu knowledge

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

• 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

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…

Chef • Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom