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Matlock (daytime shifts only)

4 days per week. 2 x 7.5-hour kitchen shifts (8:30am – 4:30pm, 30-minute break), 2 x 5-hour baking shifts (9am – 2:15pm, 15-minute break). Specific days to be discussed at interview.

We are on the lookout for a cheerful and motivated cook/baker to join our team at our newly refurbished Matlock site. 

Some of your duties will include but are not limited to…

• Preparing delicious seasonal food and cakes.
• Adhering to strict food safety and allergen procedures.
• Working as a key member of our friendly and committed catering team.
• Monitoring stock and coming up with innovative ways to reduce waste.
• Plating up orders to be served to the table.

Personal specification:

You should…

• Be calm and methodical.
• Thrive under pressure.
• Work well within a team and as an individual.
• Be committed, pro-active, and reliable.

Essential criteria:

You have…

• Worked as part of a team in a catering environment.
• Experience baking cakes, traybakes and scones.
• Sound knowledge of food safety regulations and allergens.
• A willingness to learn new skills and build on current experience.

Desirable criteria:

Have you…

• Used industrial catering equipment such as combi ovens, steamers, deep fat friers and gas ranges.
• At least 1 year of experience working within a professional kitchen environment.
• Attained a level 2 (or higher) food hygiene certificate.
• Previous experience managing stock and minimising wastage.

We offer a competitive salary to be discussed at interview.

*Please note, this position may be subject to a short trial shift before the final decision is made

Macclesfield (Full Time)

We are on the lookout for a cheerful and enthusiastic individual to join our team.

Duties would include

• Ordering of stock and maintaining stock levels.
• Ensure all plants are kept to their highest standards in terms of health and presentation.
• Designing eye catching displays.
• Managing and motivating our plant team and overseeing the daily operations of the plant area.
• Driving sales and maximising profit through planning and data analysis.
• To assist customers with queries and deliver excellent customer service.

This is not an exhaustive list, and a flexible approach to carrying out any duties is required.

The ideal candidate will

• Ideally have proven experience in a horticultural retail supervisory role.
• Have exceptional leadership and communication skills.
• Have a creative flair and exceptional attention to detail.
• Be adaptable, and a problem solver.
• Have a passion for plants, and a willingness to help our customers enjoy a positive shopping experience.

Macclesfield (Full-Time) *daytime shifts only

We are on the lookout for an experienced catering supervisor to join our friendly team at our cafe within Fairways Garden Centre, Macclesfield.

Reporting directly to the Café Manager and Group Operations Manager, this is a hands-on position and will involve supervising a team of up to seven people. In the absence of the Manager, the successful candidate will duty manage the café and play an active role in implementing core company values. Working in the kitchen will be required, but full training can be provided for the right candidate.

Some of your duties will include but are not limited to…

• Providing exceptional customer service in a busy café environment.
• Supervisory duties: Ordering and management of stock; Implementing and adhering to health and safety guidelines including allergens and food safety; Assisting with rota management; Completing relevant paperwork; And general supervision of the café team during shifts.
• Processing orders and taking payments on a till.
• Working as a key member of our friendly, committed and hardworking catering team.
• Preparing hot drinks using a barista coffee machine.
• Clearing tables and washing pots.
• Preparing and plating up food for our guests.
• Use of a turbo oven, deep fat fryers, and rationale ovens.

Personal specification:

You should…

• Be calm and methodical.
• Thrive under pressure.
• Work well within a team and as an individual.
• Have a keen eye for detail.
• Be approachable and have exceptional communication skills.
• Be committed, pro-active, and reliable.

Essential criteria:

• Supervisory experience in a catering environment.
• Experience in stock management and ordering.
• Sound knowledge of food safety regulations and allergens.
• Used barista coffee machines and have extensive cash handling and POS experience.
• Demonstrable knowledge of COSHH and HACCP regulations.
• A willingness to learn new skills and build on current experience.

Desirable criteria:

• A minimum of one year experience in a supervisory role.
• Have an allergens training certificate.
• Have worked in a busy kitchen environment.
• Attained a level 2 (or higher) food hygiene certificate.

The above list of duties is a guideline and not exhaustive. Other duties will be required within the remit of the position.

This is a full-time position working alternate weekends between the hours of 8:30am and 5pm. The successful candidate will work 4 days one week and 6 days the next.

Café opening times are 9:30am – 5pm during BST (British Summer Time), and 9:30am – 4:30pm during GMT. Sunday opening hours throughout the year are 10am – 4pm. The site is closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day, and Easter Sunday.

Please note, this position may be subject to a short trial shift before the final decision is made