Chef

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% meal discount

20% discount at BGC stores

Meal discounts at Leisure Park

No evenings or unsociable hours

Job summary

British Garden Centres is seeking a skilled Chef to prepare delicious meals according to our menu across its garden centre restaurants. You will cook dishes that delight customers with taste and timely delivery, following instructions precisely.

We value multitasking, experience with various ingredients and cooking techniques, and flexibility with weekends and overtime. A driving ability is preferred to support shifts and deliveries within our expanding family business.

Qualifications

• Experience in cooking with various ingredients and techniques.
• Ability to follow instructions and work to a menu.
• Flexible with weekends and able to work overtime.
• Must have own means to drive as required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to the menu and ensure timely delivery.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and food safety standards.
• Collaborate with restaurant staff to meet customer expectations.

Skills

Cooking

Multitasking

Driving

Job description

About Us

British Garden Centres is the UK’s largest family owned garden centre group, with 80 centres nationwide.

Founded by the Stubbs family, the business has grown rapidly through significant expansion and acquisitions, evolving from its first site at Woodthorpe Garden Centre into a national brand.

The group now includes garden centres, restaurants, nurseries and distribution centres, employing more than 3,500 colleagues across the UK. Despite its scale, British Garden Centres maintains strong family values, a community focus, and a commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive environment for both customers and employees.

We are looking for skilled Chef to prepare delicious meals according to the menu. You will cook dishes that will delight our customers with their taste and timely delivery.

An excellent Chef must be able to follow instructions in cooking and delivering well-prepared meals. They must be deft in moving around the kitchen and apt in multi-tasking. Experience in using various ingredients and cooking techniques is also important. Flexible with weekends and able to do over time. Need to drive.

The goal is to help preserve and enhance our reputation so we can expand our clientele.

If you are looking for a role where you are given the opportunity to take pride in your work, where you can create your own ideas for specials and home baking, then we would love to hear from you.

What we offer:

No evening work, split shifts or unsociable hours, year-round business.

Security of working in a well-established expanding family business.

Rate of pay negotiable, dependent upon skills and experience.

Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day & Easter Sunday

50% meal discount at any BGC restaurant & 20% discount at any BGC store, discount rates available at our Leisure Park.