Full Time 30 Hours Per Week – Including Weekends
We are looking for a Trainee Cook or Commis Chef Apprentice, to assist in the kitchen, learning and developing culinary skills under the guidance of experienced chefs. Their duties involve preparing ingredients, cooking dishes according to recipes, maintaining a clean workspace, and adhering to food safety and hygiene standards. This role provides a foundation for a career in the culinary arts
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.
Essential Skills and Qualities:
- Passion for Cooking: A genuine interest in the culinary arts and a desire to learn and grow.
- Willingness to Learn: An eagerness to absorb knowledge and skills from experienced chefs.
- Teamwork: The ability to work effectively with others in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Attention to Detail: Accuracy in following recipes and maintaining high standards of food preparation and presentation.
- Physical Stamina: The ability to stand for extended periods and perform physically demanding tasks.
- Basic Kitchen Skills: Understanding of basic cooking techniques and food safety principles
Key Responsibilities:
Food Preparation:
Assisting in the preparation of ingredients, such as chopping vegetables, portioning meat, and preparing sauces.
Learning and executing basic cooking tasks, including preparing simple dishes like salads and entrees, and following recipes for more complex dishes
- Maintaining a Clean and Organized Kitchen:
Washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, and ensuring the kitchen remains clean and orderly throughout the shift
- Adhering to Food Safety and Hygiene Standards:
Learning and applying food safety procedures, including monitoring food temperatures, proper storage, and maintaining personal hygiene
- Assisting in All Areas of the Kitchen
Supporting other chefs and team members in various tasks as needed, ensuring a smooth workflow in the
- kitchen Learning and Development:
Actively participating in training, observing experienced chefs, and developing culinary skills and knowledge
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: Darren Smith, Restaurant Manager
dsmith@britishgardencentres.com
Applications close –Wednesday 23rd July 2025
Due to the high volume of applications, if your application is successful, someone from the management team will be in touch with you, thank you.
