Chef & Kitchen Team Member - Fast-paced Growth Role

Greene King; Rochford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

33% discount for employees and 15% for loved ones

Free employee assistance program

Enhanced maternity and paternity policies

Menopause Friendly Employer

50% discount at Greene King Inns

Referral bonus up to £1,500

Wagestream access to wages

Retail discounts up to 30%

Job summary

Greene King is looking for a chef to play a key role in our busy kitchen in Rochford, ensuring smooth service and excellent meal preparation. You will maintain hygiene standards and support your team in creating perfect dishes.

The ideal candidate brings a positive attitude and a passion for thriving in fast-paced environments. We offer numerous benefits including competitive discounts, training programs, and well-being support.

Qualifications

• A positive can-do attitude to support your team.
• A passion for challenges and thriving in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Willingness to learn and expand your skills in the kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Help the kitchen service run smoothly by making sure it is well stocked and clean.
• Maintain hygiene levels and safety regulations in the kitchen.
• Communicate clearly with your team, ensuring they have everything they need.

Skills

Positive can-do attitude

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced kitchen

Willingness to learn

Job description

As a chef, you’ll play a key part in the kitchen ensuring a busy service runs smoothly. You’ll make sure everything is well stocked, clean, and the team around you have everything they need to create the perfect dish for our customers. Cooking the food.

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.

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…
  
  

Qualifications

As a chef, you will…

• Help the kitchen service run smoothly by making sure it is well stocked and clean and cooking the dishes to order.
• 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, ensuring they have everything they need.
  
  

What you’ll bring to the kitchen:

• A positive can-do attitude to support your team.
• A passion for challenges and thriving in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Willingness to learn and expand your skills in the kitchen.