Creative Chef/Cook (Part-Time, Weekends) – Carvery & Specials

British Garden Centres; Lickey End; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

50% meal discount at restaurants

20% store discount

Leisure Park discount rates

Job summary

British Garden Centres is seeking skilled Chefs/Cooks at our Bromsgrove location to prepare meals to the menu, ensuring timely delivery and high standards. The role requires working in a busy kitchen with multi-tasking and following recipes to specification.

Benefits include a 50% meal discount at BGC restaurants, 20% store discounts, and potential extension of duties within a growing family business. Night shifts are not mentioned, but weekend work is included in a 24-hour week.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• The taking of deliveries.
• Food preparation.
• Producing specials.
• Prepare, cook, and present food quickly and efficiently to a high standard.
• Monitor portion size and waste.

Skills

Experience in busy kitchen

Creative dish making

Follow specs

Carvery experience (advantage)

HACCP knowledge

Manage multiple orders

Professionalism & reliability

Stay calm under pressure

Good time management

Level 2 food hygiene (advantage)

Job description

British Garden Centres is seeking skilled Chefs/Cooks at our Bromsgrove location to prepare meals to the menu, ensuring timely delivery and high standards. The role requires working in a busy kitchen with multi-tasking and following recipes to specification.

Benefits include a 50% meal discount at BGC restaurants, 20% store discounts, and potential extension of duties within a growing family business. Night shifts are not mentioned, but weekend work is included in a 24-hour week.