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About Us 
The Derwen Garden Centre is a family owned, and run, operation. We were founded in 1996 by the Joseph family, originally as an arm of the plant wholesaler Dingle Nurseries. We are operated by a small group of dynamic, hard-working individuals, who thrive working together as part of a team.

Our ethos is to provide excellent customer service, ensuring everything we sell is of exceptional quality from the plants to the gifts in the shop, of course this also applies to the restaurant. Brian (our Chef) is taking the restaurant in an exciting new direction, facing the challenge of creating a sensational menu while still satisfying the traditional clientele expected at a garden centre eatery.

We recognise that the Derwen is a destination, with people travelling from afar to visit us for the day, and so we are eager to create an experience for our customers. The restaurant is part of the package that they come for. Our aim is for it to be more than a refuelling station, we want it to be part of the reason people make the journey to visit us.

In wake of the climate crisis, we are always looking for ways to minimise our negative impact on the environment. This includes implementing renewable energy sources, considering the origins of the products we sell, and cutting down on waste in all forms. We pride ourselves on serving and selling local and free-range foods wherever possible.

The Role 
We are looking for someone to join our busy kitchen team. Working closely with our chef in the kitchens at the garden centre. You will be responsible for the preparation, cooking and presentation of food for breakfast and lunchtime service. 
 
An ability to work quickly, cleanly and tidily is essential. You should be comfortable working with a wide range of ingredients and have the ability to prepare and cook efficiently with little wastage.

A passion for food and for cooking is a must, and knowledge of global cuisines would be an asset we are keen to see. We expect our kitchen staff to do all they can to minimise waste in and out of the kitchen, holding the environment as a consideration when at work.

We expect the successful candidate to be a positive team player, who will work with our kitchen and FOH team to create a fun, and effective, work environment.

More than experience, we are looking for someone with the right attitude, who is quick to learn, dynamic, and hard working.

Person Specification 
Essential:

<ul>
	<li>A passion for cooking and good food.</li>
	<li>A good work ethic, and the desire to learn, and progress, your kitchen skills.</li>
	<li>A positive attitude, willingness to get stuck in to complete daily tasks.</li>
	<li>Attention to detail, being able to work efficiently whilst upholding standards.</li>
	<li>Duty of care for our environment, and the desire to help minimise the impact our business has.</li>
</ul>

Desirable:

<ul>
	<li>One year&#39;s experience working in a kitchen.</li>
	<li>Food and Hospitality qualifications.</li>
	<li>Food Hygiene Level II certificate.</li>
</ul>

The deadline for applications is Monday 19th September.

CVs WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED - PLEASE DOWNLOAD AND FILL IN THE APPLICATION FORM, AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES MONITORING FORM BELOW.

Please address all the points above in your application, you will be scored on your performance against the job description and person specification.

<a href="https://www.derwengardencentre.co.uk/files/files/Application%20Form(3).docx">Application Form</a>

<a href="https://www.derwengardencentre.co.uk/files/files/Equal%20Opportunities%20Monitoring%20Form(1).docx">Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form</a>

Thanks, and good luck, we look forward to receiving your applications.

The above forms must be downloaded and returned, by email, to rachaeljoseph@derwengardencentre.co.uk

Kitchen Assistant

About Us 
The Derwen Farm Shop&nbsp;has been running since 2006 alongside the garden centre and although it is a separate business we work closely with the restaurant delivering excellent food all round.&nbsp;We are operated by a small group of dynamic, hard-working individuals, who thrive working together as part of a team.

Our ethos is to provide excellent customer service, ensuring everything we sell is of exceptional quality from the fresh fruit and vegetables to the freshly baked pastries, cakes and pies cooked on site.&nbsp;

We recognise that the Derwen is a destination, with people travelling from afar to visit us for the day, and so we are eager to create an experience for our customers. The farm shop&nbsp;is part of the package that they come for.&nbsp;

In wake of the climate crisis, we are always looking for ways to minimise our negative impact on the environment. This includes implementing renewable energy sources, considering the origins of the products we sell, and cutting down on waste in all forms. We pride ourselves on serving and selling local and free-range foods wherever possible.

The Role 
We are looking for someone to join our busy&nbsp;team at the farm shop predominantly working in the recently expanded kitchen&nbsp;. You will be responsible for the preparation and cooking of a range of freshly baked cakes, pies, pasties and quiches.&nbsp; 
 
An ability to work quickly, cleanly and tidily is essential. You should be comfortable working with a wide range of ingredients and have the ability to prepare and cook efficiently with little wastage.

A passion for food and for cooking is a must, and knowledge of global cuisines would be an asset we are keen to see. We expect our kitchen staff to do all they can to minimise waste in and out of the kitchen, holding the environment as a consideration when at work.

We expect the successful candidate to be a positive team player, who will work with our manager and farm shop team to create a fun, and effective, work environment.

More than experience, we are looking for someone with the right attitude, who is quick to learn, dynamic, and hard working.

Person Specification 
Essential:

<ul>
	<li>A passion for cooking and good food.</li>
	<li>A good work ethic, and the desire to learn, and progress, your kitchen skills.</li>
	<li>A positive attitude, willingness to get stuck in to complete daily tasks.</li>
	<li>Attention to detail, being able to work efficiently whilst upholding standards.</li>
	<li>Duty of care for our environment, and the desire to help minimise the impact our business has.</li>
</ul>

Desirable:

<ul>
	<li>One year&#39;s experience working in a kitchen or bakery</li>
	<li>Food and Hospitality qualifications.</li>
	<li>Food Hygiene Level II certificate.</li>
</ul>

The deadline for applications is Monday 19th September.

CVs WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED - PLEASE DOWNLOAD AND FILL IN THE APPLICATION FORM, AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES MONITORING FORM BELOW.

Please address all the points above in your application, you will be scored on your performance against the job description and person specification.

<a href="https://www.derwengardencentre.co.uk/files/files/Application%20Form(3).docx">Application Form</a>

<a href="https://www.derwengardencentre.co.uk/files/files/Equal%20Opportunities%20Monitoring%20Form(1).docx">Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form</a>

Thanks, and good luck, we look forward to receiving your applications.

Please ignore the below form - it is a problem with our website - the above forms must be downloaded and returned, by email, to&nbsp;rachaeljoseph@derwengardencentre.co.uk

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Address:	Derwen Garden Centre, Guilsfield, Welshpool, SY21 9PH
Office:	(01938) 553015
Email:	[email protected]

Mon - Sat:	9.30am - 5.30pm

Sunday:	11am - 5:pm