Cook

Leaf Creative Garden Centre; Forest of Dean; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local garden centre in Forest of Dean is seeking a dedicated kitchen staff member to prepare and serve food in a compliant manner. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of kitchen experience and a passion for food. Responsibilities include collaborating with the kitchen team, maintaining cleanliness, and adhering to food safety standards. Offering competitive pay and free onsite parking, this is a full or part-time position with operating hours from 8am to 4:30pm.

Benefits

Discounted or free food

Free onsite parking

Company pension

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience working in a kitchen.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both as a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve food for the day's service.
• Maintain a clean and compliant kitchen environment.
• Work collaboratively with the kitchen team.

Skills

Food Hygiene Level 2

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Collaborative working

Education

Qualification in catering

Job description

Overview

Job Type – Permanent - Full or Part Time

Shift & Schedule – Rolling 5 days out of 7 including weekends – Day shifts 8am-4.30pm

Location – The Fernery at Leaf Creative Garden Centre, Huntley, Gloucestershire

Pay – £12.71 per hour

Benefits

• Company pension
• Discount in Café & Garden Centre
• Free onsite Parking

Experience

• Food Hygiene Level 2 & Allergy Trained (preferably)
• Minimum 2 years experience working in a kitchen (must)
• Able to work with your team or alone
• Have a great personality & sense of humour
• Love plants
• Passion for cleaning and organising

Person Specification

This role requires a qualification in catering or at least two years working in a similar role.

Problem solving skills – finding solutions to challenges whilst remaining compliant.

Communication skills - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Organisational, planning and thoroughness in all areas of the role

Collaborative working – Working with the wider kitchen team to deliver food in addition to the regular menu to recipe and allergen standards.

Job Purpose

To work as a team to prepare, cook and serve all items required for the days service in a safe, economical manner in accordance with current H&S food legislation.

To wow our customers with great food.

Main Duties

This list is not exhaustive and you may be asked to carry out other tasks or work within other areas of the business from time to time.

• Deliver breakfast and lunch menu as directed by the kitchen or shift leader (once every few months we host events which you may be required to work)
• Being aware of and putting into practice all elements of food and allergen safety
• Monitor stock levels and security of goods in stores or kitchen
• Maintaining a clean, safe and compliant environment
• Assist in stock ordering and security in conjunction with the kitchen leader
• Ensuring the FoH team have a good knowledge of the menu and its allergens so they can inform customers accurately
• To assist the kitchen and team leader with creating menu items, recipes and develop dishes in line with our wider vision of more vegan and vegetarian recipes; and suggesting new ideas
• Preparing food in advance for chilling or freezing in line with kitchen leader’s instruction
• Familiarising yourself with industry best practice and applying this standard to your role
• Managing your time in line with kitchen deadlines
• Being prepared to learn new cooking methods
• High level of attention to detail
• Having an awareness and practice all manual handling techniques
• Having an awareness and put into practice all COSHH and chemical safety guidelines
• Willingness to make the business better & the ability to adapt to positive changes

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From £12.71 per hour

Expected hours: 4 – 45 per week

Benefits

• Discounted or free food
• Free parking

Work Location: In person