Chef

As Chef you'll play a key part in delivering consistently great food, from busy breakfasts and lunches to seasonal dishes and traditional favourites.

• Preparing, cooking and presenting food to a consistently high standard
• Running your section confidently through busy services
• Working across breakfast, lunch, hot mains, specials and prep
• Following recipes, specifications and portion controls
• Ensuring prep is completed accurately and on time
• Maintaining excellent food hygiene, HACCP and Health & Safety standards
• Managing stock rotation, labelling, storage and date control
• Minimising food waste and protecting margins
• Supporting deliveries, stock control and kitchen organisation
• Maintaining a clean, organised and service-ready section

Barton Grange Garden Centre
Daytime Hours with No Evenings and Alternate Weekends Off

This isn't just another garden centre kitchen.

Barton Grange is one of the UK's standout garden centre destinations, with a reputation built around quality, exceptional standards and food that people genuinely come back for.

We're looking for a Chef with passion, pace and pride to join our kitchen team.

If you love cooking fresh food, enjoy the buzz of a busy service and want to work somewhere where standards matter - we want to hear from you.

You'll be a chef who takes pride in the plate and ownership of the section.

You'll ideally have previous Catering experience, good knowledge of food safety and kitchen procedures, and the ability to stay organised when the checks start rolling in.

Most importantly, you'll be reliable, passionate and hands-on

Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day and Easter Sunday.