Chef

greene king; King's Lynn, Bicester, Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-centric pub group is seeking a passionate Chef to join their kitchen team in King's Lynn. This role involves preparing and presenting high-quality meals while ensuring hygiene and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have kitchen experience, bring a positive attitude, and be able to work under pressure. The role is part-time but offers the option for full-time hours across two locations. Discounted meals and a supportive work environment are part of the perks offered.

Benefits

33% discount for staff and 15% for their loved ones

Free employee assistance program

50% discount at Greene King Inns

Wagestream - access wages before payday

Retail discounts - up to 30% off at Superdrug

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen is essential.
• Must be available on Mondays & Tuesdays, and ad-hoc to cover holidays.
• Live within an easy commuting distance to the pub.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present food to specifications.
• Maintain hygiene and safety regulations.
• Communicate effectively with the kitchen team.
• Stay updated with new products, menus, and promotions.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Passion for delivering tasty meals

Positive attitude

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…

Pay rate is from £13 per hour, 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.
• The role is part-time. But there is the option to work full-time across two Greene King sites, 0.5 miles apart (same brand). Candidates must be available on Mondays & Tuesdays, and ad-hoc days to cover holidays.

What you’ll bring to the kitchen:

• Ability to work under pressure asthis role involves working solo in the kitchen.
• A passion for delivering tasty and well-presented meals to customers each and every time.
• A positive can-do attitude to support the wider team.
• Kitchen experience is essentialas this role involves working solo in the kitchen to cover the Kitchen Manager's days off and holidays. Candidates will need to live within an easy commuting distance to the pub.