Job Description

Passionate about cooking with fresh, local ingredients and delivering quality dishes in a busy kitchen?

Our Railway Restaurant team are renowned for their delicious home-cooked food and outstanding customer service. We're looking for a skilled cook/chef to bring creativity, consistency, and energy to our kitchen.

Apply today for the chance to join our friendly, hardworking, award-winning team!

Key Duties:

As a Cook at the Railway Restaurant, you will be responsible for:

- To assist in the preparation & serving of food and drinks in a busy catering environment

- To work with kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of services

- Inspect supplies, equipment and work areas to ensure conformance to relevant standards

- Operating the dishwasher & recycling of waste maintaining high standards of cleanliness

- To maintain high standards of cleanliness of all areas within the restaurant & kitchen

- Prioritise workload to ensure timely delivery of service and efficient operation within the kitchen

While these are your core responsibilities, we value flexibility and teamwork, so you may be called upon to tackle other tasks as needed to support our team and company.

Requirements:

To succeed in this role, you'll need:

- Previous experience in a kitchen environment, demonstrating your culinary skills.

- Availability to work on most bank holidays and alternate weekends as part of a rotating schedule.

- Excellent customer service skills and a welcoming demeanour when dealing with the public.

- Strong communication abilities to collaborate effectively with colleagues, management, and customers.

- High standards of personal and working hygiene, in compliance with Food Hygiene Regulations.

Working with Us:

At the Railway Restaurant, you'll become an integral part of our hard-working team. Teamwork is essential, so your ability to collaborate effectively with others is highly valued. You'll report directly to the Head Chefs and Catering Director, ensuring clear communication and support in your role.

Rewards and Benefits:

We believe in recognising and rewarding your hard work:

- Competitive hourly rate, dependent on your experience, with performance-based reviews.

- Generous holiday entitlement to help you recharge.

- Staff discounts in the Restaurant and Garden Centre.

- Ongoing training and development tailored to your needs.

If you're ready to bring your culinary expertise to our team, please submit your application today and be part of our journey to deliver exceptional dining experiences at the Railway Restaurant.

Working at the Old Railway Line Garden Centre

About Us:

The Old Railway Line Garden Centre is a family-run, independent haven that blends a Garden Centre, Farm Shop, and Restaurant. Our offerings encompass the finest gardening, home, and outdoor living products alongside delectable locally produced food and beverages. Nestled at the base of the Black Mountains, with picturesque views of the Brecon Beacons and the Radnorshire Hills, we're located in the heart of the scenic Wye Valley.

Our Mission & Values:

A family run destination for all. We are passionate about plants, people and the planet. Growing ideas through an inspiring, personal and enjoyable retail experience.

Family

- The Old Railway Line family is a passionate team, all working towards the same mission and values.

- A family run, independent business creating a retail space to promote well-being.

- Supporting our team to succeed & achieve their goals.

- We see our customers as our extended family, who play an integral part in our growth & success.

Community

- To be an integral part of our local community.

- Supporting local groups & schools with projects.

- Raising money for local & national charities.

- We promote mutual support with other local businesses.

Sustainability

- We are passionate and proactive in reducing our impact on the environment.

- We love to promote the benefits of gardening on the planet.

- We consider environmental factors when choosing suppliers, products and planning future projects.

Passionate

- We are passionate about plants, gardening & excellent customer service.

- We enjoy creating a 'wow' experience that inspires our customers.

- We love horticulture & collaborate with other Garden Centres and industry groups to enhance our customer experience.

Knowledgeable

- We love to share information about plants, gardening and all products we stock.

- We invest in training our team to be experts.

- We encourage team members to pass on knowledge and experience to others.

- We are known for our helpful, experienced team who are always happy to offer help and advice.

If you're seeking a fulfilling career in an environment that mirrors our mission and values, the Old Railway Line Garden Centre invites you to join our family. Experience the rewarding journey of contributing to our vision while being surrounded by a team that's equally passionate about plants, people, and the planet.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 13.50 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount
Work Location: In person