Senior Commis Chef — Fast-Paced Kitchen, Career Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

33% discount on food and drink

Employee assistance program

Access to wage before payday

Job summary

Greene King is looking for a passionate Chef to join the team at Farmhouse Inns in Stoke-on-Trent. The role involves preparing and presenting food that meets specifications and customer expectations. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, has great teamwork skills, and maintains hygiene standards.

As part of our team, you'll enjoy competitive salaries, a variety of employee discounts, and opportunities for career development within our renowned brands.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Strong communication skills with the kitchen team.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present food according to specifications.
• Maintain hygiene levels and safety regulations.
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality meals.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Passion for food presentation

Team collaboration

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 Farmhouse Inns, where we’re big on quality as we are with our portions, which is why our carveries slow-roast our meats for 14-hours, freshly prepare our veg, create fluffy, handmade Yorkies, ruffle-up our perfectly crispy roast potatoes, and bake and hand-decorate our giant cakes in our kitchen every day.

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…

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.