Catering Jobs

The catering operation at Gates Garden Centre Oakham currently consists of a 360 cover restaurant and a 120 cover coffee shop. There are an additional 76 covers on the restaurant balcony. The catering operation at Gates Garden Centre Woodlands Hinckley consists of a 300 cover restaurant.

We have significant expansion plans for our food operation and are always looking for capable individuals with hospitality and catering experience and a real passion for providing excellent customer service.

All our catering positions offer the significant advantage of no evening work and only one working day at weekends (For full time positions). You’ll also be off on Christmas day and Boxing Day, as well as New Year’s Day and Easter Sunday. As a growing business we can offer good opportunities for career progression.

Chef/Cook

Gates Oakham| Full-Time| Permanent

No evenings or no split shifts

We are looking for a full-time Cook/Chef to join our friendly catering team at Gates Oakham, working within our fast-paced 360 cover Garden Restaurant.

The ideal candidate:

Must have previous experience as a Chef/Cook
Have a positive and upbeat attitude
Be able to work under pressure and as part of a team
Must be able to remain calm and focused, ensuring every dish is high quality
A team player with drive and ambition, with the ability to work efficiently alone when required
Be able to deliver a high level of customer service

The role includes:

Efficient preparation and cooking great food to a consistently high standard
Adapting to change with menus and understanding the elements to execute
Maintaining high cleaning standards, including regular deep cleans
Working closely with the whole kitchen team
Respond well to feedback and able to take direction and feedback from other members of the team

Please email your CV to Natalie tills@gatesgardencentre.co.uk or call 01664 454309

Carvery Chef/Cook