Commis Chef Barton Grange

Position: Commis Chef

Location: Barton Grange Garden Centre

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week to include alternate weekends 

An opportunity has recently arisen at our Barton Grange Garden Centre.

Are you passionate about Food? Do you thrive in a vibrant hospitality environment and love delivering exceptional dishes and customer service? If so, we want YOU to be part of our dynamic team!

Why Join Us?
At Barton Grange Garden Centre, we’re more than just a garden centre — we’re a community of gardening, hospitality, and retail enthusiasts dedicated to excellence, innovation, and providing our customers with an unforgettable dining and shopping experience.

Barton Grange Garden Centre is also part of the Blue Diamond Group, the UK's largest Garden Centre Group in terms of turnover, having grown from a turnover of £187 million in 2019 to a turnover of over £400 million in 2025.

With 52 centres across the UK and Channel Islands, we are constantly evolving and expanding, and we want YOU to grow with us!

Our target demographic is AB1 customers, and we attract this calibre of customers by offering inspirational retailing with a point of difference: style, emotion, and innovation for the home and garden, whilst providing exceptional customer service.

Our Managing Director, Alan Roper, has headed up the Group since 1999, and we pride ourselves on our exceptional staff retention and in empowering our staff to reach their full potential and enjoy a rewarding career.

The Role

Join Our Kitchen Team in a Beautiful Garden Setting!

Barton Grange Riverside Restaurant is now looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Commis Chef to join our friendly kitchen team. Our restaurant offers a fantastic, freshly prepared menu for our customers, focusing on delicious breakfasts, lunches, and snacks. This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring chef to develop their skills in a high-volume, dynamic environment with the added bonus of sociable daytime hours.

As a Commis Chef, you will work closely with our senior chefs and be responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of our busy kitchen. You will have the chance to learn and rotate across different sections, gaining valuable experience that is a perfect stepping stone for your culinary career.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

· Assisting with the preparation of fresh, high-quality ingredients, including vegetables, salads, and meats.

· Working with senior chefs to execute our menu standards and recipes.

· Ensuring your workstation is kept clean, organised, and hygienic at all times.

· Helping with stock rotation, checking deliveries, and managing waste.

· Maintaining the highest standards of food safety and hygiene in line with regulations.

· Working as part of a close-knit team to ensure a smooth and efficient service.

About You

The ideal candidate will have a genuine passion for food and a desire to learn and develop their culinary knowledge. We are looking for someone who is:

· A great team player with strong communication skills.

· Reliable, punctual, and able to work well under pressure during busy periods.

· Organised and attentive to detail.

· Willing to learn and take direction from senior chefs.

· Knowledge of basic food hygiene is advantageous, but full training will be provided. 

What We Offer

· Sociable daytime-only hours.

· A fun, supportive, and friendly working environment.

· A competitive salary

· Lunch provided

· Free on-site parking

· Opportunities for career development and training.

· The chance to work with fresh, seasonal ingredients.

If you are an aspiring chef looking for a rewarding role in a unique and positive environment, we would love to hear from you.