Weekend Garden Centre Cook

Hillier Nurseries Ltd; Hampton in Arden; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a well-established family business as a Weekend Garden Centre Cook at a popular restaurant in Hampton in Arden. You will prepare a variety of dishes, ensuring high-quality service in a friendly environment. Enjoy sociable hours, employee discounts, and a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Employee discounts, including 20% off and 50% off the restaurant menu during shifts

31 days of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time)

Extended Christmas closure

Free on-site parking

Employee assistance programs and company benefits

Free access to Sir Harold Hillier Gardens

Qualifications

• Passion for cooking and creating memorable dining experiences.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking a variety of dishes.
• Ensuring high-quality food service with the team.
• Supporting busy periods with flexible shifts.

Job description

Join to apply for the Weekend Garden Centre Cook role at Hillier Nurseries Ltd

Our Hillier Garden Centre at Hampton in Arden is a popular destination for gardening enthusiasts, offering a wide range of plants, gifts, and outdoor living products. Our on-site restaurant is a key part of the experience, providing customers with delicious, freshly prepared meals in a relaxing environment. We are looking for a talented and passionate Cook to join our restaurant team and help create memorable dining experiences.

Responsibilities include:

1. Preparing and cooking a variety of dishes, from hearty breakfasts to light lunches and snacks.
2. Working closely with the restaurant team to ensure high-quality food service.
3. Supporting busy periods with flexible and proactive shifts.

This part-time, permanent role offers guaranteed hours of 12 hours per weekend.

We offer:

• Rate of pay up to £12.80 per hour
• Sociable daytime hours with no split shifts
• Full training and online learning resources
• Employee discounts, including 20% off and 50% off the restaurant menu during shifts
• 31 days of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time)
• Extended Christmas closure
• Free on-site parking
• Employee assistance programs and company benefits
• Free access to Sir Harold Hillier Gardens and other retail discounts

Join a well-established family business with over 150 years of history, in a friendly environment that values all team members. Candidates must already be based in the UK with the right to work.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Applications from all qualified individuals are welcome regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age.

Position Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Restaurants