Chef- Bridgmere Origins
Are you passionate about cooking and delivering high-quality, freshly prepared food? We’re looking for a Chef to join our kitchen team, helping create memorable dishes and supporting a smooth, efficient kitchen operation.
Position: Chef
Location: Bridgmere Origins
Hours: Full-Time, 5 days out of 7, including weekends (alternate weekends off if cover allows), bank holidays as required
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Why Join Us?
Bridgmere Origins, part of the Blue Diamond Garden Centre Group, prides itself on delivering exceptional food in a welcoming environment. Our teams are empowered, supported, and valued — and we invest in developing talent so everyone can reach their full potential.
With 53 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 by offering inspirational retail and dining experiences with a point of difference: style, emotion, and innovation, whilst providing exceptional customer service.
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a dedicated Chef to work within our kitchen team, preparing high-quality dishes, assisting with menu execution, and supporting smooth daily operations. You will work under kitchen management to ensure food is delivered efficiently, consistently, and to the highest standards.
This is a hands-on role in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, offering the chance to develop your skills and grow within the Blue Diamond Group.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Preparing and cooking dishes to company recipes and standards
- Assisting in menu execution and daily kitchen operations
- Maintaining a high standard of food quality, presentation, and hygiene
- Supporting stock management, including rotation, storage, and waste control
- Assisting with cleaning, kitchen organisation, and equipment maintenance
- Following health and safety and hygiene regulations at all times
- Collaborating with the kitchen team to ensure smooth service
What We’re Looking For
- Previous experience working as a Chef in a professional kitchen or similar environment
- Good understanding of food preparation, cooking techniques, and portion control
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Team player with a positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Knowledge of hygiene, health, and safety regulations
- Passion for delivering high-quality, freshly prepared food
Why Join Us?
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunities for development and progression
- A supportive kitchen team and a friendly, high-quality food environment
- A chance to work within a respected retail and dining operation
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