Chef

Greene King; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Training & development

Employee discounts

Mental health support

Wagestream (earn before payday)

Refer a friend bonus

Maternity & paternity policies

Job summary

Greene King is hiring a Chef for its Flaming Grill pubs. The role focuses on preparing, cooking, and presenting high-quality dishes while upholding hygiene and safety standards. You’ll work in a fast-paced kitchen, communicating effectively with the team to deliver consistent meals.

We’re looking for someone who enjoys teamwork, thrives under pressure, and is eager to learn and support different kitchen stations as needed.

Qualifications

• Sufficient spoken and written English to perform the role safely and understand allergen controls.
• Ability to work under pressure and contribute as part of a kitchen team.
• Willingness to learn, adapt, and help in different kitchen areas when needed.
• Commitment to maintaining hygiene and safety standards in the kitchen.

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

English proficiency

Teamwork

Stress management

Attention to detail

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 Flaming Grill, where we’re famous for flame grilled food and sizzling skillets. We’re all about creating a lively atmosphere in our pubs, providing the perfect setting for our customers to enjoy the action of a game with a great choice of drinks.

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.

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.