Part Time 20 Hours Per Week – Including Weekends
British Garden Centre is excited to announce the opening of our new Garden Centre and Restaurant in Havant. We are seeking skilled Chefs/Cooks to prepare delicious meals according to our menu. Your role will involve cooking dishes that delight our customers and ensuring timely delivery.
An excellent Chef/Cook should be able to follow instructions carefully, move efficiently in the kitchen, and multitask effectively. Experience with various ingredients and cooking techniques is essential. Flexibility with weekends and overtime is required.
The goal is to maintain and enhance our reputation to expand our clientele.
If you seek a role where you can take pride in your work, create your own specials and baked goods, we would love to hear from you.
What we offer:
* No evening work, split shifts, or unsociable hours, with year-round business.
* Security of working in a well-established, expanding family business.
* Negotiable pay rate based on skills and experience.
* Closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day, and Easter Sunday.
* 50% meal discount at any BGC restaurant & 20% discount at BGC stores and Leisure Park.
Skills needed:
* Experience working in a busy kitchen.
* Creativity in making dishes and ability to follow specifications.
* Carvery experience is an advantage.
* Knowledge of HACCP.
* Ability to manage multiple orders.
* Professionalism and reliability.
* Calmness under pressure.
* Good time management.
* Level 2 basic food hygiene (advantage).
Duties include:
* Carvery preparation and service.
* Coaching and developing team members.
* Managing deliveries.
* Food preparation and presenting specials.
* Preparing, cooking, and presenting food efficiently to a high standard.
* Monitoring portion sizes and waste.
If you are passionate, able to work independently or as part of a team, up for a challenge, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we would love you to join our team.
To apply:
Please send your CV to Karolina Smagowska, Regional Restaurant Manager at ksmagowska@britishgardencentres.com.
Application deadline: Wednesday, 10th September 2025.
Due to high application volume, only successful candidates will be contacted by the management team.
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