Our Kitchen Assistants (Cook) play an essential role in delivering exceptional customer experiences across our Restaurants by preparing tasty food, ensuring food hygiene, and maintaining high operational standards.
Responsibilities
1. Preparing and presenting food in line with menu specifications.
2. Supporting general kitchen duties proactively.
3. Collaborating with the kitchen team to ensure meals are served to a high standard and on time.
4. Developing knowledge of dietary requirements, allergies, and health & safety regulations.
Who We Are Looking For
1. Passionate about food and delivering excellent customer experiences.
2. A team player and confident communicator eager to learn and develop new skills.
3. Thrives in a busy, fast-paced environment.
4. Experience in food service.
5. Knowledge of kitchen health, safety, and hygiene rules.
6. Relevant food safety qualifications are preferred.
7. Demonstrates our core values: teamwork, continuous improvement, positivity, passion for gardens, and customer focus.
What We Offer
* Generous annual leave entitlement with flexible holiday scheduling.
* Uncapped store discounts: 50% off in our Restaurants, 25% in the Garden Centre, and 10% in our food halls.
* Access to Wagestream for financial wellbeing support, including early earnings access, savings, and financial advice.
* Support through Retail Trust, including confidential support, virtual GP, free counselling, and retail rewards.
* Opportunities for development via Dobbies Academy with eLearning and training programs.
* A passionate, diverse, and committed team culture focused on customer satisfaction.
About Us
Founded in 1865 by James Dobbie, Dobbies is the only garden centre retailer with stores across every UK nation. We celebrate garden living year-round through our products, concessions, and services. Many stores feature a restaurant or coffee shop, providing a relaxed environment for customers to enjoy refreshments or meals. We also host events and support a national charity partner, fostering community engagement.
We are dedicated to being a great place to work, encouraging colleagues to be their best, share successes, and work together to serve our customers effectively.
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