Chef / Cooks

British Garden Centres, Durham

Chef / Cooks

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British Garden Centres, Durham

  • Full time
  • Temporary
  • Remote working

Posted 1 week ago, 6 Nov | Get your application in now before you're too late!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 8258bdc868354a2d9d26f0921155a24d

Full Job Description

We are looking for a skilled Chef/Cook to prepare delicious meals according to the menu. You will cook dishes that will delight our customers with their taste and timely delivery., Duties include:
The taking of deliveries.
Food preparation.
Producing specials.
Prepare, cook, and present food quickly and efficiently to a high standard.
Baking & Cooking experience for large volumes of customers is essential
Monitor portion size and waste.

An excellent Chef/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. Salary negotiable depending on experience.

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., 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.

No evening work, split shifts or unsociable hours, year-round business.
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.