Cook

British Garden Centres; Tring; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a fast-growing family business as a Cook, specializing in creating delicious meals in a supportive environment. This part-time role offers flexible hours, no evening work, and the opportunity to innovate with your culinary ideas. Enjoy competitive pay, discounts, and a secure position within a thriving team.

Benefits

50% meal discount at BGC restaurants

20% discount at BGC stores

Discount rates at Leisure Park

Closed on major holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial catering and food preparation.
• Knowledge in HACCP practices and food hygiene regulations.
• Ability to manage time effectively and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present food quickly and efficiently.
• Maintain kitchen safety and hygiene standards.
• Assist with food ordering and stock maintenance.

Skills

Experience of working in a commercial catering environment

Knowledge of carvery

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of HACCP

Good time management

Remains calm under pressure

Level 2 basic food hygiene

Job description

Part Time 15 Hours Per Week – Including Weekends

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.

The goal is to help preserve and enhance our reputation so we can expand our clientele.

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.

Pay negotiable and immediate start.

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.

If you would like to join our family run business and bring your ideas and talents to our fast-growing company and forward-thinking team, we want to hear from you.

Skills needed:

Experience of working in a commercial catering environment

Knowledge of carvery

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

Knowledge of HACCP

Remains calm under pressure

Good time management

Level 2 basic food hygiene

Duties include:

Prepare, cook, and present food quickly and efficiently to a high standard.

Work safely around the kitchen equipment.

Maintain accurate food ordering and stock levels.

Assist in keeping the kitchen clean, hygienic, and tidy at all times.

Monitor portion size and waste.

Preparation of carvery.

Cleaning of carvery.

Completing relevant paperwork & records as required.

To apply:

Please send your CV to Rudi Moolman Restaurant Manager

[e-mail]

Applications close – Wednesday 25^th June 2025

If your application is successful, someone from the management team will be in touch with you.