2nd Chef

Britishgardencentresonline; Morpeth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run restaurant in Morpeth, UK is seeking a skilled 2nd Chef to deliver high-quality meals. This role offers no evening work and a supportive environment where your culinary ideas are valued. Key skills include experience in catering, knowledge of food hygiene, and good communication abilities. Enjoy benefits like meal discounts and a structured work schedule in a secure, expanding business. Immediate start available for the right candidate.

Benefits

50% meal discount at any BGC restaurant

20% discount at any BGC store

Closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day & Easter Sunday

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial catering and knowledge of food hygiene practices.
• Ability to remain calm and efficient in a busy kitchen environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present food quickly and efficiently to a high standard.
• Work safely around kitchen equipment and maintain cleanliness.
• Monitor portion sizes and manage stock levels.

Skills

Experience of working in a commercial catering environment

Knowledge of carvery

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of HACCP

Knowledge of allergens, meat weights and portion control

Professionalism and reliability

Remains calm under pressure

Good time management

Level 2 basic food hygiene

Job description

Full Time 40 Hours Per Week Including Weekends

We are looking for a skilled 2nd Chef 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 2nd Chef 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.

Pay negotiable and immediate start.

Skills needed:

• Experience of working in a commercial catering environment
• Knowledge of carvery
• Excellent communication skills and able to work as part of a team.
• Knowledge of HACCP
• Knowledge of allergens, meat weights and portion control
• Professionalism and reliability.
• Remains calm under pressure
• Good time management
• Level 2 basic food hygiene

Duties include:

• Prepare, cook, and present food quickly and efficiently to a high standard.
• Work safely around the kitchen equipment.
• Maintain accurate food ordering and stock levels.
• Assist in keeping the kitchen clean, hygienic, and tidy at all times.
• Monitor portion size and waste.
• Preparation of carvery.
• Cleaning of carvery.
• Completing relevant paperwork & records as required.

What we offer:

• No evening work, split shifts or unsociable hours, year‑round business.
• Security of working in a well‑established expanding family business.
• Rate of pay negotiable, dependent upon skills and experience.
• 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.

If you would like to join our family run business and bring your ideas and talents to our fast‑growing company and forward‑thinking team, we want to hear from you.

To apply:

Please send your CV to Rachell Boyes, Restaurant Manager at [e-mail]

Applications close – Tuesday 6th January 2026

If your application is successful, someone from the management team will be in touch with you.