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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