Ready to step up and have more say in the kitchen? 👨🍳🔥
We’re looking for a confident, hands-on Chef to join our team at Pennine Garden Centre on a 30-hour contract (including alternate weekends).
This isn’t just another chef job — you’ll be right-hand to the Lead Chef, helping run the kitchen day-to-day and stepping up to run the pass when needed. If you’re ready for more responsibility and want to be part of a solid, supportive team, you’ll fit right in.
👉 No late nights – ever. Enjoy a better work-life balance while still working in a fast-paced kitchen.
The hours (average 30 per week): Week 1: Tues–Thurs, 8am–4pm (22.5 hrs) Week 2: Tues–Thurs + Sat & Sunday, 8am–4pm (37.5 hrs)
What you’ll be doing:
What we’re looking for:
If you’re ready for the next step and want a role where you can actually make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.
👉 Apply now and join the team at Pennine Garden Centre
Why Join Our GREAT Team?
🌿 A GREAT Place to Work Friendly, fun, and down-to-earth – we cultivate a positive team spirit every day.
⏰ Work-Life Balance All roles operate within daytime hours - so your evenings stay yours.
🛍️ Up to 33% Staff Discount Treat yourself to garden and home favourites (*varies by department/concession).
🚗 Free On-Site Parking Arrive stress-free with plenty of parking.
🏆 GREAT Values & Recognition We live our values and celebrate yours with monthly awards and shout-outs.
🎉 Monthly Team Engagement Events From information sharing to free food – we love bringing the team together.
🌴 Enhanced Holiday Allowance More time off that grows with your length of service.
🌱 Grow Your Career We support your development with company-sponsored training.
💚 Well-being Support to Help You Thrive Employee Assistance Programme including 24/7 GP access, funeral concierge, and mental health support – we’re here when you need us.
💷 Pension Contributions Helping you plant the seeds for a secure future.
🪴 Supporting Causes That Matter to Our Team Through our Kindness Pot, we donate to charities and local causes close to our team’s hearts – planting seeds of kindness in the community.