Chef De Partie - Full Time

Date posted: October 19, 2025

We're Hiring: Chef de Partie (Full-Time) | Garden Centre Restaurant
Hours: 37.5

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Do you have a passion for fresh food, seasonal ingredients, and a calm, creative kitchen environment? Want a work life balance? No evening work & alternate weekend working. Join our friendly team at Laylocks Garden Centre, where our restaurant serves delicious home-cooked meals, cakes, and light bites.

 

About the Role:
We’re looking for an experienced and motivated Chef de partie to support our kitchen team in delivering high-quality dishes in a fast-paced but relaxed setting. You’ll be preparing a varied menu using fresh, locally sourced ingredients and contributing to daily specials and menu planning.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook dishes to a high standard, consistently and efficiently

• Work closely with the Head Chef, Senior Chef and Front of House to ensure smooth service

• Maintain food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness standards at all times

• Work both stations (Hot & Cold)

• Baking

• Ability to work the pass

• Assist in stock control, ordering, and minimizing waste

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What We’re Looking For:

• Proven cooking experience in a restaurant, café, bistro, or similar kitchen (minimum 1–2 years)

• A team player with a strong work ethic and positive attitude

• Ability to manage prep and service for high volumes (up to 150 covers)

• Food hygiene certification (Level 2 or above preferred)

• Passion for quality, presentation, and seasonal ingredients

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What We Offer:

• Daytime hours – no late nights!

• Supportive, close-knit team environment

• Opportunities for progression and development

• Staff discounts across the garden centre

• Free on-site parking

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Ready to bring your skills to a beautiful, green setting where your food can shine?

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Rota:

• One day off in the week

• Shift patterns 8:00am-4:00pm

• Alternate weekend working : Sat 8-4pm, Sunday 8:30-4pm

• Alternate bank holiday working

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

 

• Employee discount

• Free parking

• On-site parking

• Store discount

 

Application question(s):

 

• to be located in Worcestershire or Herefordshire

• Give three reasons why you would be an ideal candidate for this role

 

Language:

 

• English (preferred)

 

Work authorisation:

 

• United Kingdom (required)

 

Work Location: In person