Job Descriptions
Yard Worker (Full-time) - Chelsham
We currently have a vacancy in our hard landscaping department at our Chelsham centre. This is a full-time position and includes alternate weekend working, with one day off each week.
The successful applicant will be an essential part of our professional team and be able to demonstrate good retail ability, good customer service and organisational skills. Some experience of knowledge of hard landscaping materials would be an advantage, but is not essential. This is an outdoor role which requires someone to be physically fit and able to drive a forklift vehicle. Heavy lifting is involved. You must be comfortable working in all weathers, be organised, and willing to be flexible.
Barista / Catering Assistant (Full-time) - Chelsham
Our Seasons Restaurant is looking for a full-time barista / catering assistant to join our fantastic team at an established garden centre restaurant. Minimum of 30 hours per week.
Candidates should have a passion for making new friends whilst delivering prompt, efficient service and have an eye for detail.
To become part of the Seasons team we need you to be friendly, polite and professional. You will also be eager to learn; we want our baristas to want to have the best reputation in the area. We would also like for you to be able to show your skills off by hand crafting top quality, individually made drinks. Experience is not essential as training on the job is given.
Working hours will include alternative weekends and Bank Holidays as required.
No split shifts! Social hours!
Benefits
Competitive wage based on experience
Access to top quality ingredients
Be a part of a dynamic and passionate team
Discounts in garden centre when probation is passed
Free parking on site
If you would like to discuss further, please call us on 01883 622340 and ask for Geoff.
Chef/Cook (Full-time) - Woldingham
The Dene Restaurant at Knights Garden Centres, Woldingham is set in a peaceful and pretty location with lovely gardens.
Can you cook and bake?
Are you self-motivated and creative?
Can you work in a friendly team?
This could be the job for you!
Sociable working hours! Mostly 8am to 4pm shifts and not every weekend is required.
The Dene restaurant is looking for a full-time (including alternate weekends) cook/chef to help assist in our friendly, busy kitchen. You will need to have flair and passion to create and make delicious meals for our loyal customers and show initiative and leadership skills. Have an understanding about allergies and their importance.
A basic food hygiene certificate is required and a catering qualification would be an advantage. Experience is essential.
Accommodation on site is available for a single occupant; if required.
Plant Area Assistant (Full-time) - Chelsham
We are looking for a hardworking, self-motivated person to join the plant team at our Chelsham Centre. The candidate must be outgoing and well presented, friendly, able to quickly build a good relationship with customers and enjoy the enthusiasm our customers have for gardening. A keen interest in horticulture and knowledge of plants is preferred and the ability to work as part of a team.
Please note that due to the nature of the role that heavy lifting is required.
Duties will include:
· Receiving and processing weekly deliveries of plants.
· Customer service and sales
· Helping customers with general gardening queries.
· Maintaining plant displays and creating attractive new displays
· Ensuring the retail space is presentable for customers
· Stock management including watering of plants
· Outdoor working required in all weather conditions, physically fit and able to handle heavy stock.
Training and support will be given to assist the candidate in developing their knowledge of plants and plant care.
Working hours will include alternative weekends and Bank Holidays as required.
A uniform will be provided.