Our Hillier Garden Centre at Newbury is a popular destination for gardening enthusiasts, offering a wide range of plants, gifts and outdoor living products. Our on-site restaurant and coffee shop is a key part of the experience, providing our customers with delicious, freshly prepared meals in a relaxing environment. We are looking for a talented and passionate Cook to join our restaurant and coffee shop team and help create memorable dining experiences for our customers.
As a Garden Centre Cook, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking a variety of dishes, from hearty breakfasts to light lunches and tasty snacks. You'll work closely with the restaurant team to ensure that all food served is of the highest quality and meets our customers' expectations.
To support our busy periods, we are seeking proactive and flexible candidates who are open to taking on additional shifts during peak trading periods.
This role is being offered on a part time, permanent basis with guaranteed hours of 20 hours a week on a rota basis
We offer:
~ Rate of pay of up to £13.21 per hour
~ Sociable hours (daytime only)
~ No split shifts
~ Full training
~ Online Learning Hub
~ Employee discount of 20%
~ Discount of 50% on restaurant menu whilst on shift
~31 days annual leave (pro-rata if part time)
~ Extended Christmas closure for Christmas Day, Boxing Day and the day after
~ Free on-site parking
~ Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme for both you and your immediate family, including free counselling on health, financial, legal and personal/family matters
~ Company Christmas gifts (eligibility based on start date with Company)
~ Free access to exclusive retail discounts, deals and coupons, plus extra cashback on your Amazon and food shop.
~ Free entry to the Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Romsey and deals at other gardens nationally
You will be joining a renowned and established family business of over 150 years, working in a fun and friendly environment with an amazing bunch of people. We also place great value on all our team members and how they contribute to the ongoing success and growth of our Company.
Please note that we will only consider candidates who are already located in the UK and have right to work status.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.