Carvery Chef — Flexible Hours, No Evenings, Team Role

British Garden Centres; Gravesend; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No evening work

Split shifts

Year-round business

Job summary

British Garden Centres in Pepper Hill is seeking a skilled Chef to prepare delicious meals to a high standard in a busy kitchen. You will cook dishes that delight customers and deliver meals promptly in line with the menu.

You should be able to follow instructions, work quickly and safely, and manage carvery duties with HACCP compliance. The role offers a stable, family-run environment and scope to contribute ideas for specials.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a commercial catering environment.
• Knowledge of carvery.
• Excellent communication skills and able to work as part of a team.
• Knowledge of HACCP.
• Knowledge of allergens, meat weights and portion control.
• Professionalism and reliability.
• Remains calm under pressure.
• Good time management.
• Level 2 basic food hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present food quickly and efficiently to a high standard.
• Work safely around the kitchen equipment.
• Maintain accurate food ordering and stock levels.
• Assist in keeping the kitchen clean, hygienic, and tidy at all times.
• Monitor portion size and waste.
• Preparation of carvery.
• Cleaning of carvery.
• Completing relevant paperwork & records as required.

Skills

Commercial catering

Carvery knowledge

Team communication

HACCP knowledge

Allergens & portions

Professionalism

Under pressure

Time management

Food hygiene Level 2

Job description

British Garden Centres in Pepper Hill is seeking a skilled Chef to prepare delicious meals to a high standard in a busy kitchen. You will cook dishes that delight customers and deliver meals promptly in line with the menu.

You should be able to follow instructions, work quickly and safely, and manage carvery duties with HACCP compliance. The role offers a stable, family-run environment and scope to contribute ideas for specials.