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Baker

An opportunity exists for a full time Baker to join our team at Plantsplus Garden Centre Restaurant. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who thrives under pressure to join our kitchen team in the production of tasty produce for our restaurant and farm shop.

The Role

This is a business critical role to work as part of a small bakery team and assist the Catering Manager provide an excellent experience for our customers.

The Baker will have a responsibility to produce customer favourites but will have significant scope for new creations and specials.

This role will include the preparation of scones, cakes, traybakes, meringues, cream cakes, desserts and occasionally assist the kitchen with savouries and pastry.

This is a permanent role 37.5 hours per week, working 5 days out of 7. Remuneration dependant on experience.

The Candidate

We are proud of the fact that all our food is produced on site using fresh and local produce where possible, so you will have a similar passion and can demonstrate a knowledge of good homestyle baking.

You will be an effective communicator and a team player who will be comfortable working at pace to high standard.

You will have a positive attitude and drive with a natural affinity with team orientation.

You will be professional, reliable and a good time-keeper. The role can be demanding at peak times due to the nature of our business and you therefore must be able to deal with the rigours of this type of catering environment.

You will also have a good working knowledge of record keeping requirements, allergens and either have or be willing to achieve Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene certification.

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Subsidised lunch in the restaurant
• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking
• Extra holiday after 1 year service

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Expected hours: No less than 37.5 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekend availability

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Baker

An opportunity exists for a full time Baker to join our team at Berwick Garden Centre Restaurant. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who thrives under pressure to join our kitchen team in the production of tasty produce for our restaurant and farm shop.

The Role

This is a business critical role to work as part of a small bakery team and assist the Catering Manager provide an excellent experience for our customers.

The Baker will have a responsibility to produce customer favourites but will have significant scope for new creations and specials.

This role will include the preparation of scones, cakes, traybakes, meringues, cream cakes, desserts and occasionally assist the kitchen with savouries and pastry.

This is a permanent role 37.5 hours per week, working 5 days out of 7. Remuneration dependant on experience.

The Candidate

We are proud of the fact that all our food is produced on site using fresh and local produce where possible, so you will have a similar passion and can demonstrate a knowledge of good homestyle baking.

You will be an effective communicator and a team player who will be comfortable working at pace to high standard.

You will have a positive attitude and drive with a natural affinity with team orientation.

You will be professional, reliable and a good time-keeper. The role can be demanding at peak times due to the nature of our business and you therefore must be able to deal with the rigours of this type of catering environment.

You will also have a good working knowledge of record keeping requirements, allergens and either have or be willing to achieve Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene certification.

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Subsidised lunch in the restaurant
• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking
• Extra holiday after 1 year service

Schedule:

• Day shift

About us

The garden centre opened in 1983 and operated as a small nursery selling plants from a single greenhouse and has grown into a multi-department store with a licensed restaurant which is popular with regulars and has a strong passing trade due to its close proximity to the A1. We have recently won Best Of Northumberland Large Employer 2024, and we are an accredited member of the GCA recognising us as being among the best garden centres in the UK. We now have three garden centres and remain a local family owned and run group who values our people.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• On-site parking
• Store discount

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekend availability

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Are you passionate about food, striving to make an impact in a local, friendly and busy restaurant and enjoy working with a team?

We are looking for a full time chef to join our kitchen team at Berwick Garden Centre Kingfisher Restaurant. We strive to use fresh and local produce wherever possible and to serve our customers with great classics as well as innovative, tasty specials. This is a fantastic opportunity to serve our community, to explore new menu offerings and contribute to the success of a hard-working, family-run business.

What does the role involve?

We are looking for someone who is a great at preparing delicious food; creative, passionate and proud!

It is essential in this role to work together with the front of house team, support the catering manager and help drive the kitchen.

We pride ourselves on great produce, service and quality of food, hence the need to fulfil your tasks to a high standard and in a professional manner is necessary. To meet the high demands and pace of work, we require a great team-player who is a good time-keeper, motivator and understands great service.

This senior position would include menu preparations, Dish of the Day creations and production of new and delicious produce for our farm shops. Daily tasks include preparation of breakfasts, lunches and light bites for our beautiful service counter.

Skill set needed?

• Trained chef
• Knowledge of record keeping requirements, allergens
• Either have or be willing to achieve Level 3 Food Safety and Hygiene certification.
• 3 + years of experience
• Positive and hard-working attitude
• A strong team-player
• Super communication skills
• Leadership skills are advantageous
• Reliable and honest
• Enjoy and have the ability to perform in a high paced, exciting environment
• Be someone who enjoys and puts passion into their work!

What we offer:

• Company pension

• Employee discount

• Flexible schedule

• On-site parking

• Extra holiday after 1 year service

• Day time work

This is a permanent role 37.5 hours per week, working 5 days out of 7. Remuneration dependant on experience.

A bit about us :

Berwick Garden Centre isa family run business that started on this site back in 1983 and has grown into a multi-department store, operating across three centres. Due to our close proximity to the A1, our licenced restaurant has a strong passing trade as well as the loyal and friendly locals, who enjoy returning for their menu favourites.

We continuously strive to adapt and improve what we do; being presented the Best Of Northumberland Large Employer 2024 award reflects these efforts. As an accredited member of the GCA we are recognised as being among the best garden centres in the UK.

If you are interested in becoming a part of our great team, please submit your CV and a covering letter if you are interested. We welcome your application.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Day shift

Experience:

• Cooking: 3 years (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person