Cook/Kitchen Hand

Job Overview brookside garden centre

We are looking for 2 reliable and hardworking Cooking Assistants to join our busy kitchen team.

Hours: 20 hours per week, worked over 4 days out of 7

Weekend work: Some weekend work will be required

Rate of pay: Above minimum wage, to be discussed depending on experience

The role

You will be working in a busy, fast-paced kitchen environment, so you must be able to work quickly, stay organised and maintain high standards under pressure.

Your duties will include:

Kitchen preparation and general kitchen duties

Salad bar preparation

Operating the panini grill

Supporting the kitchen during busy service

Progressing onto grill work, including raw-to-cooked preparation

Pan work and other cooking duties as your skills develop

Maintaining cleanliness, food hygiene and a safe working environment

What we’re looking for

Reliable and hardworking

Able to work well in a busy, fast-paced environment

Quick and efficient with a good work ethic

Flexible and willing to work some weekends

Willing to learn and develop new kitchen skills

Previous kitchen experience is an advantage, but the right attitude is important

Pay: £12.71-£13.50 per hour

Benefits:

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

Work Location: In person