Chef / Cook

Posted 2 hours 48 minutes ago by British Garden Centres

Permanent
Part Time
Hospitality & Tourism Jobs
York, City, United Kingdom, YO1 0
Job Description
Chef / Cook

Location: Langlands
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Part-time, 20 Hours Per Week - Including Weekends

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.

An excellent 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. Flexible with weekends and able to do overtime.

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
  • Prepare and cook menu items across the carvery, main kitchen line, and bakery.
  • Produce daily specials and contribute creative ideas while following set specifications.
  • Prepare, cook, and present food quickly, efficiently, and to consistently high standards.
  • Manage multiple orders during busy service periods while maintaining accuracy and quality.
Stock & Delivery Management
  • Receive and check deliveries to ensure accuracy and quality.
  • Maintain accurate pantry stock records and restock fridges, freezers, and dry stores as needed.
  • Monitor portion sizes and minimise waste in line with company standards.
Team Collaboration
  • Work closely with the Chef and Cooks to ensure smooth service and timely meal preparation.
  • Support the team by maintaining a clean, organised, and efficient kitchen environment.
Food Safety & Standards
  • Apply strong knowledge of HACCP and follow all food safety procedures.
  • Maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness at all times.
Experience & Attributes
  • Experience working in a busy, fast paced kitchen.
  • Creative approach to dish development while confidently following recipes and specifications.
  • Carvery experience is an advantage.
  • Professional, reliable, and calm under pressure.
  • Strong time management skills.
  • Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification 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.

To apply

Please send your CV to:

Applications close - Monday 25th May 2026

Due to the high volume of applications, we will only contact you if your application is successful.