Chef/Cook

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

Job summary

A family-owned restaurant group in England seeks a skilled Chef/Cook for a part-time role offering flexible hours, including weekends. The position requires experience in busy kitchens, creativity in cooking, and good time management. Enjoy benefits like a meal discount and the security of working in a well-established business. Applications close on September 30, 2025.

Benefits

50% meal discount

20% discount at any store

Qualifications

• Experience cooking carvery is an advantage.
• Able to manage multiple orders.
• Remain calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Follow instructions in cooking and delivering meals.
• Prepare, cook, and present food quickly to a high standard.
• Take deliveries and assist with food preparation.

Skills

Experience of working in a busy kitchen

Creative at making dishes

Knowledge of HACCP

Good time management

Professionalism and reliability

Job description

Overview

Chef/Cook — Part Time 15 Hours - Fully Flexible - Including Weekends

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

Responsibilities

• Follow instructions in cooking and delivering well-prepared meals.
• Move around the kitchen efficiently and multi-task effectively.
• Prepare, cook, and present food quickly and to a high standard.
• Produce specials and monitor portion size and waste.
• Take deliveries and assist with food preparation as needed.

Qualifications & Skills

• 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.

What we offer

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

How to apply

Please send your CV to:
Hannah Timbrell Restaurant Manager
[e-mail]

Applications close – Monday 30th September 2025

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