Second Chef. Lady Green Garden Centre

Klondyke-Garden-Centres-1; Ince Blundell; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

No evening shifts

Staff discounts

Health cash plan

Parking available

6 weeks annual leave

Discounts on experiences

Job summary

Lady Green Garden Centre is seeking a dedicated Second Chef for our in-house restaurant in Lady Green. This full-time permanent role supports the Head Chef, helping prepare fresh ingredients and ensure high-quality food across the full menu range.

You will work in a small team, handling both hot and cold dishes, with a focus on hygiene, waste reduction, and timely kitchen closes. Weekend shifts apply, with no evenings or split shifts.

Qualifications

• Passion for quality fresh produce and food.
• Understanding of food hygiene requirements.
• Good food presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh ingredients.
• Prepare hot and cold food orders to order.
• Monitor stock levels and contribute towards the ordering process.
• Work efficiently to ensure low levels of waste.
• Close down kitchen each day and prep for the following day.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Work under pressure

Hardworking

Shift flexibility

Job description

Second Chef

We are looking for a Full Time Permanent Second Chef to join the team in our Restaurant in Lady Green Garden Centre.

Our competitive rateof pay for the roleis £13.69 per hour.

The hours for this role are 45 per weekover 5 days. All positions include weekendworking so flexibility is a must. However we have the added benefitof no evening work and no split shifts. Our Centre isclosed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day which means time with the family on these importantdays.

The Role

As a Second Chef, you will support the Head Chef in the operation of all areas of food production and cleaning in the kitchen. You will work as part of a small team under the guidance of the Head Chef and be responsible for the preparation of our fresh ingredients for our full menu range.

What you will be doing as a Second Chef?

• Prepare fresh ingredients
• Prepare hot and cold food orders to order
• Monitor stock levels and contribute towards the ordering process
• Work efficiently to ensure low levels of waste
• Carry out cleaning of equipment and working areas to the highest food hygiene standards
• Close down kitchen each day including preparation for the following day.

What makes you our perfect Second Chef?

• Passion for good quality fresh produce and food
• Understanding of food hygiene requirements
• Good food presentation skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Great teamwork.
• Hardworking
• Shift flexibility including weekends.
• The ability to work well and efficiently under pressure.

The benefits!

• Competitive rates of pay
• Healthy work/life balance with no evening work
• Access to 100s of retail and lifestyle experiences and discounts
• Health Cash Plans
• Generous staff discounts
• 6 weeks Annual Leave per year
• Free Parking