Carvery Chef - Creative Dishes, Flexible Weekend Shifts

British Garden Centres; England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

British Garden Centres are seeking a skilled Chef to prepare delicious meals and serve on the carvery across our UK centres. You will follow the menu, work quickly, and ensure timely delivery to delight customers while maintaining high standards.

The role involves multi-tasking in a busy kitchen, taking deliveries, and producing specials. Experience with carvery is an advantage and basic food hygiene knowledge is desirable. Weekend work and overtime flexibility are required.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a busy kitchen.
• Creative with dishes and able to follow specs.
• Carvery experience is an advantage.
• Knowledge of HACCP.
• Able to manage multiple orders.
• Professional and reliable under pressure.
• Level 2 basic food hygiene is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and serving on the carvery.
• Taking deliveries.
• Food preparation and producing specials.
• Prepare, cook, and present food quickly and to a high standard.
• Monitor portion size and waste.

Skills

Busy kitchen experience

Carvery experience

HACCP knowledge

Time management

Food hygiene level 2

Deliveries handling

Education

Level 2 basic food hygiene (adv)

Job description

British Garden Centres are seeking a skilled Chef to prepare delicious meals and serve on the carvery across our UK centres. You will follow the menu, work quickly, and ensure timely delivery to delight customers while maintaining high standards.

The role involves multi-tasking in a busy kitchen, taking deliveries, and producing specials. Experience with carvery is an advantage and basic food hygiene knowledge is desirable. Weekend work and overtime flexibility are required.