Are you an experienced Chef, Cook or Kitchen Assistant ready to step up and take the lead when it matters most? Looking for a role where you can showcase your skills, support a team, and be part of a fast-paced, high-quality kitchen? Then this could be the perfect opportunity for you!👨🍳✨
We’re looking for a confident and capable Senior Kitchen Assistant to join our team at Pennine Garden Centre on a 30 hour contract, including alternate weekend working.
This is a hands on role where you’ll support and deputise for the Lead Chef, helping to keep the kitchen running smoothly, maintaining high standards, and ensuring every dish that leaves the pass is something we’re proud of.
This role is working an average of 30 hours per week, working the following shifts:
Week 1: Tuesday 8am-4pm, Wednesday 8am-4pm, Thursday 8am-4pm = 22.5 hours
Week 2: Tuesday 8am-4pm, Wednesday 8am-4pm, Thursday 8am-4pm, Saturday 8am-4pm, Sunday 8am-4pm = 37.5 hours
What you’ll be doing:
- Supporting and deputising for the Lead Chef, including running the pass in their absence
- Ensuring the kitchen maintains full due diligence, food safety, and hygiene standards
- Preparing and producing food to a high level of consistency, quality, and presentation
- Managing production levels effectively to meet customer demand
- Working collaboratively with colleagues across the business to deliver a great customer experience
- Ensuring all stock is correctly handled – including date checks, temperature checks, and rotation
- Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised kitchen environment at all times
- Supporting with deliveries, food prep, and all aspects of kitchen operations
- Using kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
- Minimising waste through effective production and controls
What we’re looking for:
- Experience working in a busy kitchen environment
- Confidence to step up and lead when required
- Strong understanding of food hygiene, safety, and EHO standards
- A team player with great communication skills
- Someone who takes pride in consistency, quality, and presentation
- A proactive approach with a willingness to get stuck in
This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your skills, take on more responsibility, and be part of a supportive and energetic team.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your kitchen career and make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you!
👉 Apply now and be part of something great at Pennine Garden Centre!
Why Join Our GREAT Team?
🌿 A GREAT Place to Work
Friendly, fun, and down-to-earth – we cultivate a positive team spirit every day.
⏰ Work-Life Balance
All roles operate within daytime hours – so your evenings stay yours.
🛍️ Up to 33% Staff Discount
Treat yourself to garden and home favourites (*varies by department/concession).
🚗 Free On-Site Parking
Arrive stress-free with plenty of parking.
🏆 GREAT Values & Recognition
We live our values and celebrate yours with monthly awards and shout-outs.
🎉 Monthly Team Engagement Events
From information sharing to free food – we love bringing the team together.
🌴 Enhanced Holiday Allowance
More time off that grows with your length of service.
🌱 Grow Your Career
We support your development with company-sponsored training.
💚 Well-being Support to Help You Thrive
Employee Assistance Programme including 24/7 GP access, funeral concierge, and mental health
support – we’re here when you need us.
💷 Pension Contributions
Helping you plant the seeds for a secure future.
🪴 Supporting Causes That Matter to Our Team
Through our Kindness Pot, we donate to charities and local causes close to our team’s hearts –
planting seeds of kindness in the community.
