Are you a Cook and want some work-life balance back in your life?
Then this could be the perfect opportunity for you – no late nights, as we close at 5pm (and just 7pm on a Tuesday)
At Yorkshire Garden Centres, we believe in creating a friendly, supportive working environment – so if you're ready to be part of something GREAT, we want to hear from you
As a Chef, you'll be part of a supportive team – focusing on the delivery of GREAT quality food, menu discipline, and getting creative with specials. You'll also play a key role in our in-house baking, helping us to produce the high-end cakes, pastries, and baked goods our customers love. And don't worry – you'll have the support of a management team who take care of menu changes, marketing, margin controls, and admin tasks.
Once service is done, you'll get to hang up your apron and enjoy genuine work-life balance.
We currently have a position working 35.5 hours per week with the following work pattern:
WEEK ONE: Monday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday = 34 hours
WEEK TWO: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday = 37 hours
Please follow the below link to apply directly via our careers page (you may need to paste the link directly into your web browser):
Key Responsibilities:
As a Cook, you will be required to:
* Assist the Head Chef in delivering excellent service and maintaining high standards.
* Ensure that all Health and Safety standards are met at all times.
* Ensure all due diligence files are completed and signed.
* Contribute as necessary to the improvement/changes to the menu, production methods and environment.
* Maintain a clean, organised kitchen by following "clean as you go" practices.
* Consistently deliver quality food in line with our high-quality standards.
* Minimise waste (portion control, complaints, quality, presentation, mistakes).
* Manage, train and coach new starters as necessary.
* Maintain and promote excellent team working across all areas of catering.
* Cleanliness of the kitchen such as deep cleaning, extraction, cookers and ovens to be of high standard always.
Skills Knowledge and Expertise:
The ideal Cook is someone who:
Has a Chef qualification or recognised apprenticeship (desirable).
Has previous experience of working in a busy kitchen environment (essential).
Has good knowledge of food industry regulations and food safety standards.
Why Join Our GREAT Team?
A GREAT Place to Work
Friendly, fun, and down-to-earth – we cultivate a positive team spirit every day.
Work-Life Balance
All roles operate within daytime hours – so your evenings stay yours
Up to 33% Staff Discount
Treat yourself to garden and home favourites (*varies by department/concession).
Free On-Site Parking
Arrive stress-free with plenty of parking.
GREAT Values & Recognition
We live our values and celebrate yours with monthly awards and shout-outs.
Monthly Team Engagement Events
From information sharing to free food – we love bringing the team together.
Enhanced Holiday Allowance
More time off that grows with your length of service.
Grow Your Career
We support your development with company-sponsored training.
Well-being Support to Help You Thrive
Employee Assistance Programme including 24/7 GP access, funeral concierge, and mental health support – we're here when you need us.
Pension Contributions
Helping you plant the seeds for a secure future.
Supporting Causes That Matter to Our Team
Through our Kindness Pot, we donate to charities and local causes close to our team's hearts – planting seeds of kindness in the community.
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Pay: £12.21-£12.41 per hour
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Application question(s):
* Do you have the right to work in the UK?
* What do you think will be the most challenging aspect of the role?
* What does GREAT customer service look like to you?
* What motivated you to apply for the role?
* Which of our Values can you relate to the most and why?
* When are you available to start if successful?
* Please specify your availability to work, including days and times.
Work Location: In person