Garden Centre Cook

Hillier Nurseries Ltd; Marlow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A renowned garden centre in England is seeking a passionate Cook to join their restaurant team. In this part-time role, you will prepare a variety of dishes and ensure excellent food quality. The position offers up to £12.45 per hour, sociable daytime hours, and includes attractive perks such as employee discounts and annual leave. Ideal candidates will be proactive and flexible in a kitchen environment. Applicants must be located in the UK and have the right to work status.

Benefits

Rate of pay up to £12.45 per hour

Sociable daytime hours

Employee discount of 20%

50% discount on restaurant menu during shifts

31 days annual leave (pro-rata)

Free on-site parking

Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme

Free access to exclusive retail discounts

Free solo entry to gardens

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing and cooking a variety of dishes.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Open to flexible shifts during peak periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of dishes for the restaurant.
• Ensure high-quality food service to customers.
• Collaborate with the restaurant team for efficient operations.

Skills

Cooking various dishes

Team collaboration

Flexibility and proactivity

Job description

Our Hillier Garden Centre at Marlow is a popular destination for gardening enthusiasts, offering a wide range of plants, gifts and outdoor living products. Our on‑site restaurant is a key part of the experience, providing our customers with delicious, freshly prepared meals in a relaxing environment. We are looking for a talented and passionate Cook to join our restaurant team and help create memorable dining experiences for our customers.

As a Garden Centre Cook, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking a variety of dishes, from hearty breakfasts to light lunches and tasty snacks. You’ll work closely with the restaurant team to ensure that all food served is of the highest quality and meets our customers’ expectations.

To support our busy periods, we are seeking proactive and flexible candidates who are open to taking on additional shifts during peak trading periods.

This is a part‑time, permanent position with guaranteed 12 hours per week, scheduled on a rota basis.

We offer :

• Rate of pay of up to £12.45 per hour
• Sociable hours (daytime only)
• No split shifts
• Full training
• Online Learning Hub
• Employee discount of 20%
• Discount of 50% on restaurant menu whilst on shift
• 31 days annual leave (pro‑rata if part time)
• Free on‑site parking
• Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme for both you and your immediate family, including free counselling on health, financial, legal and personal / family matters
• Company Christmas gifts (eligibility based on start date with Company)
• Free access to exclusive retail discounts, deals and coupons, plus extra cashback on your Amazon and food shop.
• Free solo entry to the Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Romsey and deals at other gardens nationally

You will be joining a renowned and established family business of over 150 years, working in a fun and friendly environment with an amazing bunch of people. We also place great value on all our team members and how they contribute to the ongoing success and growth of our Company.

Please note that we will only consider candidates who are already located in the UK and have right to work status.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion / belief, sexual orientation, or age.