Cook

British Garden Centres; Louth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a reputable and expanding family business as a Cook. This role offers the chance to innovate and create special dishes in a supportive environment. Enjoy benefits like discounts across locations and assurance of stable hours without evening shifts. Ideal for those passionate about cooking in a busy kitchen.

Benefits

50% meal discount at any BGC restaurant

20% discount at any BGC store

Discount rates at Leisure Park

Closed on major holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy kitchen is essential.
• Ability to manage multiple orders and remain calm under pressure.
• Experience in baking is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and create dishes to specification and standards.
• Manage kitchen operations including opening and closing.
• Work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Communication Skills

Creativity

Time Management

Professionalism

Reliability

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Attention to Detail

Education

Level 2 Basic Food Hygiene

Tools

HACCP Knowledge

Job description

Full Time 30 Hours Per Week Including Weekends

British Garden Centres are looking for a Cook to bring your ideas and talents to our fast-growing company of over 60 Centres and growing.

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:

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.

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.

Opening and closing the kitchen to a high standard.

Keen eye for detail.

Duties include:

Experience of working in a busy kitchen.

Excellent communication skills and able to work as part of a team.

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

Baking cakes and other home bakes would be an advantage.

Knowledge of HACCP.

Good time management.

Level 2 basic food hygiene.

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 to: Jack Ireland, Restaurant Manager

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Applications close – Wednesday 18^th June 2025

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