Kitchen Team Member – Fast-Paced Carvery + Staff Perks

British Garden Centres; Colchester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Staff discount

Job summary

British Garden Centres is looking for a part-time Kitchen Assistant to support the restaurant team in Stanway. The role involves working in a busy kitchen, assisting chefs and other staff to maintain high standards of hygiene and food preparation.

You will be on a part-time schedule (20 hours per week, including weekends) with potential extra hours as needed. A friendly, proactive attitude and reliability are essential to thrive in our family-run operation.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Able to work on own initiative or as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Professional and reliable.
• Remain calm under pressure.
• Fully flexible with days and hours worked to meet business needs.

Responsibilities

• Carvery Prep
• General kitchen duties
• Cleaning & keeping Kitchen area’s tidy
• Pot wash
• Assisting Chefs
• Basic food preparation
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness
• Adhering to company policies

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Reliability

Calm under pressure

Flexibility

Job description

British Garden Centres is looking for a part-time Kitchen Assistant to support the restaurant team in Stanway. The role involves working in a busy kitchen, assisting chefs and other staff to maintain high standards of hygiene and food preparation.

You will be on a part-time schedule (20 hours per week, including weekends) with potential extra hours as needed. A friendly, proactive attitude and reliability are essential to thrive in our family-run operation.