Cooks

Britishgardencentresonline; Chipping Norton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent food service provider in Chipping Norton seeks skilled Cooks to prepare delicious meals. The ideal candidates will have experience in busy kitchens and be creative with dishes while adhering to specifications. Responsibilities include food preparation, cooking, and presenting meals efficiently. This role offers no evening work and a range of perks including meal discounts, ensuring a comfortable working environment that respects family time.

Benefits

No evening work

Year-round business

Rate of pay negotiable

50% meal discount

Closed on major holidays

Qualifications

• Adept in multi-tasking and following cooking instructions.
• Experience in using various ingredients and cooking techniques.
• Ability to manage multiple orders and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present food quickly and efficiently.
• Food preparation and taking of deliveries.
• Monitor portion size and waste.

Skills

Experience of working in a busy kitchen

Creative at making dishes

Knowledge of HACCP

Good time management

Education

Level 2 basic food hygiene

Job description

Flexible

We are looking for skilled Cooks 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 adept 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

• 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.

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

• The taking of deliveries.
• Food preparation.
• Producing specials.
• Prepare, cook, and present food quickly and efficiently to a high standard.
• Monitor portion size and waste.

To apply

Please send your CV: If your application is successful, someone from the management team will be in touch with you, thank you.