Cooks

British Garden Centres; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading garden center chain in Thatcham is seeking cooks for full and part-time roles. Responsibilities include food preparation, cooking, and presentation to high standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in busy kitchens, creativity in dish preparation, and knowledge of food safety regulations. The company offers benefits like a meal discount and closed holidays including Christmas and Easter.

Benefits

50% meal discount at any restaurant

20% discount at any store

Closed on major holidays

Responsibilities

• Receiving deliveries.
• Food preparation.
• Producing specials.
• Cook and present food quickly and efficiently.
• Monitor portion size and waste.
• Clean and tidy kitchen.

Skills

Experience of working in a busy kitchen

Ability to work to specifications

Knowledge of HACCP

Good time management

Creative in dish preparation

Carvery experience

Professionalism and reliability

Ability to manage multiple orders

Remain calm under pressure

Level 2 basic food hygiene

Job description

Overview

Cooks Full & Part Time Hour Per Week Including Weekends & Permanent & Temporary Positions

Responsibilities

• Receiving deliveries.
• Food preparation.
• Producing specials.
• Prepare, cook, and present food quickly and efficiently to a high standard.
• Monitor portion size and waste.
• Clean and tidy kitchen.

Qualifications and Skills

• 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.
• Carvery Experience desirable.

Benefits

• Security of working in a well-established expanding family business.
• 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.

To Apply

Please send your CV to Hayley Archer – Restaurant Manager [e-mail]