Culinary Specialist

We are seeking a skilled Cook to join our team at British Garden Centres. As a Cook, you will be responsible for preparing and presenting high-quality food to our customers.

• Prepare, cook, and present food quickly and efficiently to a high standard.
• Work safely around the kitchen equipment.
• Maintain accurate food ordering and stock levels.
• Assist in keeping the kitchen clean, hygienic, and tidy at all times.
• Monitor portion size and waste.
• Prepare carvery and clean the carvery area.
• Complete relevant paperwork and records as required.

• Experience of working in a commercial catering environment.
• Knowledge of carvery.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Knowledge of HACCP.
• Knowledge of allergens, meat weights, and portion control.
• Professionalism and reliability.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Good time management.
• Level 2 basic food hygiene.

• No evening work, split shifts, or unsociable hours.
• Year-round business.
• Security of working in a well-established expanding family business.
• Rate of pay negotiable, dependent upon skills and experience.
• 50% meal discount at any BGC restaurant and 20% discount at any BGC store.

If you are a skilled Cook looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV to Angela Marshall, Restaurant Manager.