Overview
Chefs – Carvery, full and part-time hours (fully flexible, including weekends). Location: Hitchin Garden Centre, Hitchin, UK.
Responsibilities
* Prepare, cook, and present food quickly and to a high standard.
* Work safely around kitchen equipment and maintain a clean, hygienic workspace.
* Maintain accurate food ordering and stock levels.
* Assist in keeping the kitchen tidy and hygienic at all times.
* Monitor portion size and waste; prepare and operate the carvery.
* Complete relevant paperwork and records as required.
Qualifications and Skills
* Experience in a commercial catering environment.
* Knowledge of carvery operations.
* Excellent communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
* Knowledge of HACCP, allergens, meat weights, and portion control.
* Professionalism, reliability, and ability to stay calm under pressure.
* Good time management; Level 2 basic food hygiene.
What We Offer
* Security of working in a well-established, expanding family business.
* Rate of pay negotiable, dependent on skills and experience.
* Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day & Easter Sunday.
* 50% meal discount at any BGC restaurant and 20% discount at any BGC store (discounts available at our Leisure Park).
To Apply
Please send your CV to Louise Pettican, Restaurant Regional Manager, at lpettican@britishgardencentres.com.
Applications close: Monday 20th October 2025. If your application is successful, someone from the management team will be in touch.
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