COMPANY INFORMATION AND INTRODUCTION:

Longacres Garden Centre aims to be the destination of choice for garden enthusiasts, offering exceptional service and high-quality products at competitive prices. Established in 1979 as a family-run business, Longacres has grown to include six stores across the South East of England, employing over 700 staff in 2025. As a growing company, we provide ample opportunities for personal development and learning within a supportive, inclusive, and friendly team environment. We are deeply committed to our loyal customers, delivering top-notch products while maintaining affordability. Guided by our core values - trust and integrity, family, teamwork, accountability, and retail excellence - we strive to continuously enhance the customer experience and foster lasting relationships.
We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic Sous Chef who will be helping the Head Chef in the day to day running of the kitchen and ensuring that all food is made to the highest quality.
If you are looking for a new challenge then come and join the team, our kitchen is fast paced where no two days are the same!

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

· You must have experience in cooking with fresh food
· Experience in a fast-paced kitchen
· We are looking for organised chefs who thrive working in a team.
· Experience as a Grill Chef, Line Chef, Commis Chef looking to step up or anything in between….

· Prep various ingredients such as meats and vegetables
· Complete customer orders in a timely manner
· Clean the kitchen space after cooking each meal and ensuring the prep area and kitchen is cleaned and sanitised at the end of your shift
· Rotate stock items as per established procedures
· Restock the pantry and fridge as necessary
· Properly store food items at appropriate temperatures
Assist the Head Chef in the daily running of the kitchen