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We Are The Stockyard

About Us – The Stockyard Truckstop

The Stockyard Truckstop is a long-established, family-run business with over 26 years at the heart of our community. More than just a place to stop, we're proud to offer a welcoming pub and restaurant serving hearty, home-cooked meals and our popular carvery, available four nights a week.

With parking for over 200 trucks, we've built a reputation as a trusted stopover for drivers from across the country — and just as importantly, as a friendly place for locals to relax, eat well, and enjoy great company.

What We're Looking For

We're now looking for a Cook to join our kitchen team — ideally someone with previous cooking or kitchen experience and a passion for preparing quality, home-style food.

At The Stockyard, our guests are at the heart of everything we do. We need someone who takes pride in delivering hearty meals, works well under pressure, and contributes to the warm, friendly atmosphere we're known for.

You'll be joining a supportive and experienced team who are happy to help you succeed. In return, we're looking for someone reliable, motivated, and capable of maintaining high standards of food preparation and kitchen cleanliness.

If you enjoy working in a busy kitchen, have a positive attitude, and want to be part of a business with genuine community roots, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Description – Cook

We are excited to be recruiting a Cook to support our busy and welcoming restaurant. This is a hands-on role within our kitchen, which operates:

• Monday to Friday: 6am – 9pm
• Weekends: 6am – 11am and 4pm – 8pm

Most shifts will be evenings (typically 5–6 hours), with flexibility across the week and opportunities for additional hours.

Key Responsibilities

As a Cook, you will play a vital role in delivering great-quality food to our customers. Your duties will include:

• Preparing, cooking, and presenting meals to a consistent standard.
• Assisting with the setup and service of our popular carvery.
• Ensuring food safety and hygiene standards are always met.
• Supporting with food preparation, including vegetables and other ingredients.
• Operating kitchen equipment such as fryers, grills, and ovens.
• Keeping the kitchen clean, tidy, and well-organised throughout service.
• Working alongside the wider team to ensure smooth service and a great customer experience.

Experience in a kitchen environment is preferred, but we are willing to provide training for the right candidate who demonstrates strong enthusiasm and a willingness to learn.

What We Offer

• £12.21 per hour on weekdays
• £15 per hour on weekends (after a successful 4-week probation period)
• Full training and ongoing support
• Opportunities for additional hours through shift and holiday cover
• A friendly, supportive team with decades of combined experience

Due to our location and working hours, having your own transport is recommended but not essential.

This role is offered at a minimum of 30 hours per week, and we are looking for multiple new team members.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From £12.21 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Application question(s):

• This role involves mainly evening shifts (typically 5–6 hours). Are you available to work evenings and some weekends?
• Do you have your own transport, or are you confident you can reliably travel to and from The Stockyard given our location and shift times?
• This is a hands-on role that includes serving customers, food prep, and cleaning duties. Are you comfortable working in a busy team environment where every day is different?
• How many years of experience do you have working in a commercial kitchen or cooking role?
• Why are you interested in working at The Stockyard?

Work Location: In person