Job Categories Restaurant Job Location: Wimborne Garden Centre, 229 Wimborne Rd W, Wimborne BH21 2DN, UK Part Time 22 Hours Per Week Including Weekends F lexible. Temporary Maternity Cover We are looking for a skilled Cook to prepare delicious meals according to the menu. You will cook dishes that will delight our customers with their taste and timely delivery. An excellent Cook must be able to follow instructions in cooking and delivering well-prepared meals. They must be deft in moving around the kitchen and apt in multi-tasking. Experience in using various ingredients and cooking techniques is also important. The goal is to help preserve and enhance our reputation so we can expand our clientele. If you are looking for a role where you are given the opportunity to take pride in your work, where you can create your own ideas for specials and home baking, then we would love to hear from you. What We Offer Security of working in a well-established expanding family business. Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day & Easter Sunday 50% meal discount at any BGC restaurant & 20% discount at any BGC store, discount rates available at our Leisure Park. Skills Needed Experience of working in a busy kitchen. Creative at making dishes but also able to work to specs. Experience of cooking carvery is an advantage. Knowledge of HACCP. Able to manage multiple orders. Professionalism and reliability. Remain calm under pressure. Good time management. Level 2 basic food hygiene is an advantage. Duties Include Receiving deliveries. Food preparation. Producing specials. Prepare, cook, and present food quickly and efficiently to a high standard. Monitor portion size and waste. Clean and tidy kitchen If you have passion, can work equally well as part of a team or independently, are up for a challenge and thrive in a fast-paced work environment, then we would love you to become part of our work family. To Apply Please send your CV to Gemma Dennett Restaurant Manager gdennett@britishgardencentres.com Applications close Tuesday 20th January 2026 Due to the high volume of applications, we will only contact you if your application is successful.