Cook

British Garden Centres; Stirchley; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal discount

Store discount

Job summary

British Garden Centres is seeking a skilled Cook to prepare meals according to the menu and ensure timely delivery that delights customers. The role involves kitchen leadership, organising tasks, and maintaining high hygiene standards while managing allergens in a busy environment.

As a long-established family business expanding its footprint, we offer a stable workplace with year-round operations. The role trades on skills, experience, and the ability to work collaboratively in a café or

Qualifications

• An excellent Cook must be able to follow instructions in cooking and delivering well-prepared meals.
• Experience in moving around a kitchen and multi-tasking is essential.
• Strong background in kitchen work and leadership is required.
• Must be able to manage allergens and maintain high hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to the menu and ensure timely delivery to customers.
• Lead and coordinate kitchen activities to maintain smooth operations.
• Maintain clean and compliant kitchen areas and monitor allergen controls.

Skills

Cooking

Leadership

Organisational skills

Communication

Job description

We are looking for 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. Must have a strong background of kitchen work and leadership. Excellent organisational and communication skills. Be confident in managing allergens. Previous coffee shop kitchen experience is desirable.

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.