Cook/Chef

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

Job summary

A family-run restaurant in the UK is seeking a skilled Cook/Chef for a part-time role (20 hours a week). Responsibilities include preparing, cooking, and presenting delicious meals, maintaining kitchen hygiene, and managing stock levels. The ideal candidate will have experience in commercial catering and knowledge of food safety standards. Offer includes flexible hours and generous discounts. Interested candidates should send their CV to the hiring manager.

Benefits

50% meal discount at any restaurant

20% discount at any store

Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day & Easter Sunday

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a commercial catering environment.
• Knowledge of carvery techniques.
• Good time management and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present food quickly and efficiently to a high standard.
• Maintain accurate food ordering and stock levels.
• Assist in keeping the kitchen clean and hygienic.

Skills

Experience in a commercial catering environment

Knowledge of carvery

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of HACCP

Knowledge of allergens, meat weights and portion control

Professionalism and reliability

Remains calm under pressure

Good time management

Level 2 basic food hygiene

Job description

Overview

Cook/Chef – Part Time 20 Hours Per Week - Including Weekends - Flexible

We are looking for a skilled Cook/Chef 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/Chef 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 / Qualifications

• 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
• Knowledge of allergens, meat weights and portion control
• Professionalism and reliability.
• Remains calm under pressure
• Good time management
• Level 2 basic food hygiene

Duties

• 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 Thomas Kilgallon Restaurant Manager [e-mail]

Applications close – Wednesday 12th November 2025

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