Cook

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

Job summary

A family-run garden center in Lewes is searching for a Part-Time Cook. The role offers a flexible schedule and the opportunity to work in a friendly environment. You will prepare delicious meals and ensure high standards of food quality. Experience in a busy kitchen and a creative flair in cooking are essential. Competitive pay is negotiable based on skills and experience.

Benefits

50% meal discount at any restaurant

20% discount at any store

Year-round stable work hours

Qualifications

• Experience in using various ingredients and cooking techniques.
• Ability to follow cooking instructions and deliver well-prepared meals.
• Professionalism and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present food quickly and efficiently to a high standard.
• Monitor portion size and waste.
• Manage deliveries and food preparation.

Skills

Experience of working in a busy kitchen

Creative at making dishes

Experience of cooking carvery

Knowledge of HACCP

A able to manage multiple orders

Good time management

Education

Level 2 basic food hygiene

Job description

Cook
Part Time 20 Hours Per Week Including Weekends
Fully Flexible
We are looking for a skilled 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 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. Must be able to work weekends.
The goal is to help preserve and enhance our reputation so we can expand our clientele.
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.
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:
The taking of deliveries.
Food preparation.
Producing specials.
Prepare, cook, and present food quickly and efficiently to a high standard.
Monitor portion size and waste.
If you have passion, can work equally well as part of a team or independently, are up for a challenge and thrive in a fast-paced work environment, then we would love you to become part of our work family.
To apply:
Please send your CV:
Susie McCarthy Restaurant Manager [e-mail]
Applications close Friday 1st August 2025
Due to the high volume of applications, if your application is successful, someone from the management team will be in touch with you, thank you.