Chef/Cook

British Garden Centres; Morpeth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a well-established family business as a Chef/Cook where you will create delicious meals in a busy kitchen environment. This part-time position offers flexibility and the opportunity to develop your culinary skills, including personal creativity in crafting specials. Enjoy discounts and the satisfaction of delighting customers with your cooking.

Benefits

50% meal discount at any BGC restaurant

20% discount at any BGC store

Qualifications

• Deft in moving around the kitchen and apt in multi-tasking.
• Experience in using various ingredients and cooking techniques is important.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present food quickly and efficiently to a high standard.
• Manage multiple orders.
• Clean and tidy kitchen.

Skills

Experience of working in a busy kitchen

Creativity in making dishes

Professionalism

Good time management

Education

Level 2 basic food hygiene

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Part Time 25 Hours Per Week

Fully Flexible – Including Weekends

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

Job Categories

Restaurant

Job Location:

Heighley Gate Garden Centre , Morpeth NE61 3DA, UK

Part Time 25 Hours Per Week

Fully Flexible – Including Weekends

We are looking for a skilled Chef/Cook 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/Cook 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.

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

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

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.

Skills Needed

Experience of working in a busy kitchen.

Creative at making dishes but also able to work to specs.

Experience of cooking carvery is an advantage.

Knowledge of HACCP.

Able to manage multiple orders.

Professionalism and reliability.

Remain calm under pressure.

Good time management.

Level 2 basic food hygiene is an advantage.

Duties Include

Receiving deliveries.

Food preparation.

Producing specials.

Prepare, cook, and present food quickly and efficiently to a high standard.

Monitor portion size and waste.

Clean and tidy kitchen

To Apply

Please send your CV to:

Michael Hedley – Restaurant Manager

[e-mail]

Applications close – Friday 4th July 2025

Due to the high volume of applications, we will only contact you if your application is successful.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Retail

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