Company Information and Introduction:
Longacres Garden Centre aims to be the destination of choice for garden enthusiasts, offering exceptional service and high-quality products at competitive prices. Established in 1979 as a family-run business, Longacres has grown to include six stores across the South East of England, employing over 700 staff in 2025. As a growing company, we provide ample opportunities for personal development and learning within a supportive, inclusive, and friendly team environment. We are deeply committed to our loyal customers, delivering high quality products while maintaining affordability. Guided by our core values - trust and integrity, family, teamwork, accountability, and retail excellence - we strive to continuously enhance the customer experience and foster lasting relationships.
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Commis Chef to join our friendly kitchen team at our busy Greenhouse Cafe, located in Longacres Garden Centre.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about fresh food, enjoys a daytime schedule, and wants to grow their kitchen skills in a welcoming, customer-focused environment.
As a Commis Chef, you will support the kitchen team in preparing breakfast items, light lunches and baked goods, you will be involved in food preparation, plating, maintaining hygiene standards and helping ensue service runs smoothly - especially during peak times.
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
· Assist with daily food preparation and cooking
· Support senior chefs in delivering consistent and high-quality menu
· Follow food safety and hygiene standards at all times
· Help with stock rotation, labelling, and minimising waste
· Keep work areas clean and organized
Key Skills and Competencies:
· Some previous kitchen or food prep experience is preferred
· A genuine interest in food and willingness to learn
· Reliable, punctual, and able to work well under pressure
· Team player with a positive attitude
· Food hygiene certification is a plus (or willingness to obtain)
· Experience as a Grill Chef, Line Chef, Commis Chef looking to step up or anything in between....
Benefits
· Competitive hourly rate
· Flexible hours
· 2 days off
· Fantastic opportunity for advancement and progression
· 15% Staff discount (Increase to 20% after 5 years service)
· You will benefit from retail style hours with no evenings or split shifts
Store: Bagshot
Department: The Green House Café
Contract: Full-time
Hours: 40 hours per week
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
* On-site parking
* Store discount
Work Location: In person