Garden Centre Cook - Fresh, Local Dishes & Perks

Hillier Nurseries Ltd; Horsham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% employee discount

50% restaurant discount on shift

31 days’ annual leave

Free on-site parking

Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme

Company Christmas gifts

Exclusive retail discounts

Free garden entry pass

Job summary

Hillier Nurseries Ltd, Horsham, is seeking a committed Cook to join our garden centre team. You will prepare and cook a variety of dishes to Hillier specification, ensuring freshness, presentation and high standards for customers in our on-site restaurant.

You will maintain food safety, oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, collaborate with front-of-house colleagues, and support a seamless dining experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a cook or in a similar food preparation role.
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards and experience implementing hygiene practices.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage busy periods efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Uphold Hillier’s standards of service, appearance and customer engagement.
• Prepare and cook a variety of dishes to company specification, ensuring timely service and consistently high standards.
• Cater for authorised dietary requirements while following company procedures.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations, including prep work, cleaning schedules and equipment maintenance.
• Store and rotate stock correctly, manage inventory and assist with ordering supplies when required.

Skills

Cook / food prep experience

Food safety standards

Communication

Working under pressure

Organisational skills

Education

Food hygiene certification Level 2

Job description

Hillier Nurseries Ltd, Horsham, is seeking a committed Cook to join our garden centre team. You will prepare and cook a variety of dishes to Hillier specification, ensuring freshness, presentation and high standards for customers in our on-site restaurant.

You will maintain food safety, oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, collaborate with front-of-house colleagues, and support a seamless dining experience.