Cook

British Garden Centres; Pulborough; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run garden center chain is looking for a skilled Cook to prepare delicious meals in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in kitchen settings and the ability to work under pressure while ensuring quality. This full-time role offers no evening work and various discounts, making it a great opportunity for those passionate about cooking.

Benefits

No evening work

Security of established business

50% meal discount at restaurants

20% discount at stores

Closed on major holidays

Qualifications

• Proven ability to follow instructions and deliver quality meals.
• Experience needed in fast-paced kitchen environments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present food quickly and efficiently.
• Monitor portion size and manage food waste.
• Take deliveries and assist in food preparation.
• Produce specials and bake as required.

Skills

Experience of working in a busy kitchen

Creative at making dishes

Experience of cooking carvery

Knowledge of HACCP

Able to manage multiple orders

Professionalism and reliability

Remain calm under pressure

Good time management

Level 2 basic food hygiene

Job description

Overview

Cook
Full Time –32 Hours Per Week Including Weekends
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.
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


• Baking


• 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 to:

Amy McKilligin, Restaurant Manager – [e-mail]

Applications close – Monday 29th September 2025

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