Kitchen Team Member

British Garden Centres; Morpeth; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

British Garden Centres in Morpeth is seeking Kitchen Team Members who bring a passion for the restaurant and catering industry. This is a hands-on role requiring proactivity, organisation, and strong communication as you support a busy service with a cohesive team.

You will help with general kitchen tasks, basic food preparation, hygiene and customer service, stepping in at the till when needed. A friendly, reliable team player who thrives under pressure and can cover varied hours will fit in

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills and friendly, approachable manner.
• Team player who can also work independently.
• Good communicator with a positive attitude.
• Professional and reliable with a strong work ethic.
• Calm under pressure and able to manage busy periods.
• Fully flexible with availability across different days and hours to meet business needs.

Responsibilities

• General kitchen support, assisting with day-to-day kitchen tasks.
• Table clearing, cleaning and resetting tables to maintain a tidy area.
• Washing dishes and ensuring equipment is cleaned to a high standard.
• Delivering exceptional customer service.
• Basic food preparation, supporting the kitchen team.
• Maintaining high levels of hygiene across all work areas.
• Following company policies and procedures along with food safety guidelines.
• Serving customers on the till accurately and professionally.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Work ethic

Calm under pressure

Flexibility

Job description

The Role

We are looking for Kitchen Team Members who have a passion and flair for the restaurant and catering industry. This is a very hands-on role and as such you will need to be proactive, highly motivated, organised and results driven with good communication skills. You will be working as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• General kitchen support, assisting with day-to-day kitchen tasks.
• Table clearing, cleaning and resetting tables to maintain a tidy area.
• Washing dishes and ensuring equipment is cleaned to a high standard.
• Delivering exceptional customer service.
• Basic food preparation, supporting the kitchen team.
• Maintaining high levels of hygiene across all work areas.
• Following company policies and procedures along with food safety guidelines.
• Serving customers on the till accurately and professionally.

About You

• Excellent customer service skills with a friendly, approachable manner
• Team player who can also work confidently on your own initiative
• Good communicator with a positive attitude
• Professional and reliable with a strong work ethic
• Calm under pressure and able to manage busy periods effectively
• Fully flexible with availability across different days and hours to meet business needs