Chef

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

Job summary

A well-known hospitality company in King's Lynn is seeking a passionate Chef to join their kitchen team. The role involves preparing and presenting high-quality meals while maintaining safety standards. Candidates should excel under pressure and work collaboratively, bringing enthusiasm for delicious food and meal presentation. As part of a supportive environment, you will have the opportunity for career development and various employee discounts.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension contribution

Career development opportunities

Employee discounts

Access to employee assistance program

Wagestream access

Qualifications

• Passion for delivering tasty and well-presented meals.
• Willingness to learn new skills and help in various kitchen areas.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present food to specifications.
• Maintain hygiene levels and safety regulations.
• Communicate with team for timely meal delivery.
• Stay updated with new products and promotions.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure in a busy kitchen

Communication skills

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 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.