British Garden Centres • Thatcham, West Berkshire

Chef

About this role

Chefs

Location

Thatcham

Contract type

Permanent

Hours

Part Time

Hours

25 Hours per Week Including Weekends

We are looking for skilled Chefs 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.

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.

Carvery Experience desirable

What we offer

Security of working in a well-established expanding family business.

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

Receiving deliveries.

Food preparation.

Producing specials.

Prepare, cook, and present food quickly and efficiently to a high standard.

Monitor portion size and waste.

Clean and tidy kitchen

To apply

Please send your CV to

Restaurant Manager restaurantthatcham@britishgardencentres.com

Applications close –-Tuesday 16th June 2026

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