Sous Chef - Quick Kitchen, No Evenings, 50% Meal Discount

British Garden Centres; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal discount

Store discount

Family business stability

Job summary

British Garden Centres in Chilton is seeking a Sous Chef to join our Restaurant team. You must be resilient, quick-thinking, self-driven and motivated to handle the dynamic kitchen activities.

You will work closely with the Head Chef to prepare meals, manage deliveries, and maintain high standards of food hygiene and presentation. We offer a stable, family-run environment with no late shifts and weekend work included.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of kitchen routines and utensils
• Ability to follow Head Chef’s culinary instructions
• Knowledge of food preparation methods and presentation
• Knowledge of maintaining and caring for culinary utensils
• Diplomatic and conflict resolution skills
• Knowledge of HACCP principles
• Ability to manage multiple orders
• Professionalism and reliability
• Remain calm under pressure
• Good time management
• Level 2 basic food hygiene is an advantage

Responsibilities

• Taking deliveries
• Food preparation
• Producing specials
• Prepare, cook, and present food quickly and to a high standard
• Food safety and hygiene compliance
• Monitor portion size and waste
• thrive in a fast-paced environment and be a team player

Skills

Kitchen knowledge

Follow instructions

Food preparation

Utensil care

Conflict resolution

HACCP

Multi-tasking

Professionalism

Composure under pressure

Time management

Food hygiene level 2

Job description

British Garden Centres in Chilton is seeking a Sous Chef to join our Restaurant team. You must be resilient, quick-thinking, self-driven and motivated to handle the dynamic kitchen activities.

You will work closely with the Head Chef to prepare meals, manage deliveries, and maintain high standards of food hygiene and presentation. We offer a stable, family-run environment with no late shifts and weekend work included.