JOB DETAILS

Chef

CompanyGreene King
LocationSunderland
Work ModeOn Site
PostedAugust 5, 2026
About The Company
We’ve been brewing award-winning beer from our base in Bury St. Edmunds ever since the company was founded in 1799 by 19 year-old Benjamin Greene.
About the Role

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. 

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.

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.
  • Sufficient spoken and written English to perform the role safely and understand allergen controls.

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…

CREATING PLACES WHERE PEOPLE FEEL WELCOME, SAFE AND THAT THEY BELONG

We aim to embed inclusion into every decision we make – across our people, customers, communities, suppliers, and operations. We want to create a culture where everyone feels welcome, valued, and able to thrive.

  • Dept. L4/House: Oak Tree Farm (Sunderland) - 05196
  • Key Skills
    Food preparationCookingFood safetyHygiene standardsTeamworkCommunicationTime managementPressure handlingAllergen control
    Categories
    Food & BeverageHospitality
    Benefits
    Pension contributionCareer development and training33% discount for employee15% discount for loved onesFree employee assistance programEnhanced maternity and paternity policiesMenopause friendly employer50% discount at Greene King Inns and hotels25% discount for loved ones at Greene King Inns and hotelsRefer a friend bonusWagestreamRetail discounts
    Job Information
    📋Core Responsibilities
    The Chef is responsible for preparing, cooking, and presenting high-quality food that meets company specifications and customer expectations. They must also maintain strict hygiene and safety regulations while communicating effectively with the kitchen team.
    📋Job Type
    part time
    📊Experience Level
    0-2
    💼Company Size
    164
    📊Visa Sponsorship
    No
    💼Language
    English
    🏢Working Hours
    40 hours
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