Chefs/Cooks

British Garden Centres; Diss; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading garden centre chain in Diss is seeking skilled Chefs/Cooks for a full-time position. Responsibilities include preparing and cooking meals to delight customers. The ideal candidate has experience in a busy kitchen and is creative in dish preparation. Benefits include a meal discount and public holidays off. Interested candidates should send their CV to the Restaurant Manager.

Benefits

50% meal discount at any BGC restaurant

20% discount at any BGC store

Public holidays off

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a busy kitchen.
• Creative at making dishes but able to work to specifications.
• Able to manage multiple orders.

Responsibilities

• Follow instructions in cooking and delivering well-prepared meals.
• Use various ingredients and cooking techniques as appropriate.
• Prepare, cook, and present food quickly and efficiently to a high standard.

Skills

Experience in a busy kitchen

Creativity in making dishes

Knowledge of HACCP

Good time management

Calm under pressure

Education

Level 2 basic food hygiene

Job description

Overview

Chefs/Cooks • Full Time 30 Hours Per Week • 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.
• Be deft in moving around the kitchen and able to multi-task.
• Use various ingredients and cooking techniques as appropriate.

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.

Qualifications / Skills

• Experience of working in a busy kitchen.
• Creative at making dishes but able to work to specifications.
• 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

• 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.

Evening work

Some evening work required to cover events.

How to apply

Please send your CV to:

Claire Reynolds – Restaurant Manager
[e-mail]

Applications close – Thursday 2nd October 2025

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