Pub Chef: Craft Flawless Dishes in a Fast-Paced Kitchen

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension contribution

Career development and training

33% discount on food and drink

Free employee assistance program

Family-friendly policies

50% discount at Greene King Inns

Wagestream access

Retail discounts

Job summary

Greene King in Shirley, England is seeking a passionate Chef to join their dynamic kitchen team. You will be responsible for preparing, cooking, and presenting high-quality dishes while maintaining hygiene and safety standards. The ideal candidate should thrive under pressure, work collaboratively, and have a genuine love for delivering excellent meals. Greene King offers career development opportunities, competitive salary, and various employee benefits including discounts and an employee assistance program.

Qualifications

• Ability to prepare, cook and present food to customer expectations.
• Experience in maintaining hygiene levels and safety regulations.
• Strong communication skills to work effectively with the kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present food according to specifications.
• Maintain hygiene levels and safety regulations in the kitchen.
• Communicate effectively with the team to ensure timely meal delivery.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Team collaboration

Passion for food

Presentation skills

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 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…

• 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.