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About Polhill

CAREERS AT POLHILL

Polhill Garden Centre is a family-owned business that’s been running for nearly 60 years, steeped in history and passion for the gardening sector, its core values remain the same. We pride ourselves on our high-quality customer service, commitment to growth, passion for our work and supporting each other like family.

At Polhill, our staff all have the same vision that we do, and we are always on the lookout for talented individuals that are just as excited about the natural world as we are. So, if you are interested in joining a motivated, friendly, and hard-working team we may just be the right place for you!

Please note: We can only welcome applications from students who are of compulsory school leaving age and over.

RESTAURANT VACANCIES

Chef De Partie

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a friendly, enthusiastic and passionate Chef De Partie to join our Kitchen Team.

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Responsibilities – 

Main Duties:

  • Running a section in the kitchen.
  • Preparing, cooking and presenting high quality dishes within a section.
  • Assisting in creating menus, recipes and developing dishes.
  • Preparing meat and fish.
  • Assisting with the management of health and safety.
  • Assisting with the management of food hygiene practices.
  • Managing and training any Commis Chefs and junior staff members.
  • Monitoring portion and waste control.
  • Temperature taking and recording.
  • Keeping section and equipment clean and tidy.
  • To ensure correct stock rotation, labelling and storage.
  • Overseeing the maintenance of kitchen and food safety standards.

The ideal candidate will possess:

  • A real passion for cooking high quality dishes with fresh, seasonal produce.
  • Previous experience within a professional kitchen is essential, ideally 2 years’ experience.
  • Possess catering/cooking and food safety qualifications.
  • Awareness of COSHH regulations, chemical safety and HACCP standards.
  • Experience of food safety and hygiene laws, health and safety and allergen regulations.
  • Experience of using kitchen equipment.
  • Ability to work without close supervision.
  • Team management skills.
  • Flexible, positive and adaptable team player.
  • High level of attention to detail.
  • Keenness to learn and develop your skills.

Hours of work

3 weekdays and every weekend from 7.30am to 4pm

Restaurant Assistant - various positions during the week and weekend

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An excellent opportunity has arisen for a friendly and enthusiastic Restaurant Assistant to work in our fast paced and vibrant Restaurant.

Main Duties:

· Running food and drink orders.
· Clearing tables.
· Assisting in the cleaning and tidying of the Restaurant.
· Assisting other roles in front-of-house.
· Maintain the highest levels of personal hygiene and appearance.
· Follow the law in respect of food hygiene and health and safety.

The ideal candidate will possess:

· An interest in a catering environment.
· Possess plenty of energy.
· Provide outstanding customer service.
· Flexible, positive and adaptable team player.
· Ability to listen and follow instructions.

Full training is provided.

Hours of work

Position One: Full time: 9am to 5.30pm, 4 weekdays and alternate weekends
Position Two: Part-time: 10am to 5pm, 2 or 3 days per week
Position Three: Part-time: Sun 10am to 4pm, Monday and Tuesday 10am to 3.30pm
Please clearly indicate which position you are applying for.

Barista

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An excellent opportunity has arisen for a friendly and enthusiastic Barista to work in our busy and vibrant Restaurant.

Responsibilities:

· Making hand crafted specialty coffees and teas using our traditional Italian Coffee machine.
· Serving cakes and scones.
· Other duties may include cleaning tables, serving food and drinks and taking customer orders.
· Ensuring the section is kept clean, safe and hygienic at all times.
· Maintain the highest levels of personal hygiene and appearance.
· Follow the law in respect of food hygiene and health and safety.

The ideal candidate will possess:

· Passion for crafting great coffee.
· Possess plenty of energy.
· Provide outstanding customer service.
· Flexible, positive and adaptable team player.
· Ability to listen and follow instructions.

Full training is provided.

Hours of work: 10am to 4pm on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sunday

Kitchen Porter: Wash Up

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An excellent opportunity has arisen for a friendly and enthusiastic Kitchen Porter to work in our fast paced and vibrant Restaurant.

Responsibilities:

Duties around the kitchen:

· Wash up using industrial dishwasher.
· Rubbish removal.
· Keeping sections clean and tidy.
· Assisting other roles in the kitchen and back-of-house.

Other duties

· Clearing tables.
· Serving customers.
· Maintain the highest levels of personal hygiene and appearance.
· Follow the law in respect of food hygiene and health and safety.

The ideal candidate will possess:

· An interest in a catering environment.
· Possess plenty of energy.
· Provide outstanding customer service.
· Flexible, positive and adaptable team player.
· Ability to listen and follow instructions.

Full training is provided.

Hours of work: 10am to 4pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursday

SHOP FLOOR VACANCIES

Christmas Temps: Weekday & Weekend Cashiers

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An excellent opportunity has arisen for a cashier to join our friendly Shop Floor Team during our Christmas season.

Hours of work:
Position One: Saturday hours: normally 11.30am to 5pm
Position Two: Sunday hours: normally 11.30am to 4.30pm
Position Three: normally 2 or 3 weekdays from 10.30am to 4.30pm

Please clearly indicate which position you are applying for.

Responsibilities:

· Processing and scanning customer sales through the tills in a friendly, helpful and efficient manner to provide outstanding customer service.
· Talking and engaging with the customers.
· Removing security tags and wrapping and bagging products.
· Keeping till area clean and tidy.
· Assisting in other departments/areas in the Garden Centre when required.

The ideal candidate will possess:

· Possess plenty of energy.
· Passion for providing outstanding customer service.
· Flexible, positive and adaptable team player.
· Ability to listen and follow instructions.

CHRISTMAS VACANCIES

Santa's Elves

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Every year Polhill is transformed into a Winter Wonderland, with the Polhill Express making a stop instore and the lights twinkling everywhere you go!

However, it’s the anticipation of the arrival of the big man in red that gets everyone excited, so we are looking for some friendly and festive Elves to help in his popular Grotto.

Being one of our Elves is all about making sure the children have a magical experience, as well as providing great customer service to their parents, family and friends. The ideal candidate will be outgoing, enjoys interacting with children and their families and of course always has a smile on their face!

Previous experience of children’s entertainment or theatre/drama experience is preferred but not essential. More importantly you have plenty of Christmas spirit and motivation to make this a memorable experience for everyone.

The Grotto is open on weekends from Saturday 13th November and throughout the week from Monday 29th November until Friday 24th December. Every Saturday from the 13th November, the Grotto opens until 8pm.

 

The hours of work are flexible and can involve working weekdays or weekends.

All candidates must have completed their GCSE’s.

WAREHOUSE VACANCIES

Warehouse Assistant

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An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Warehouse Assistant to join our friendly Warehouse Team. This is a physical role and the successful candidate will be working in our busy Warehouse and Goods-In Area.

Responsibilities:

Main Duties:

· Scanning products using the company’s in-house software program.
· Unloading incoming deliveries in a safe and efficient manner.
· Reporting any damaged or missing products.
· Taking stock onto the shop floor using a pump truck where necessary.
· Keeping warehouse and yard clean and tidy and maintaining equipment.
· Maintaining a high level of health and safety and following the company health and safety rules.
· Treating stock with care and concern at all times.
· Crushing used cardboard in a safe and timely manner.
· Accurately producing labels for products.

The ideal candidate will possess:

· Possess at least 1 year’s relevant warehouse experience.
· The ability to work accurately and display attention to detail.
· Possess plenty of energy and enthusiasm.
· Flexible, positive and adaptable team player.
· Ability to listen and follow instructions.
· Willingness to learn new skills.

Full training provided.

Hours of work

Normally Monday to Friday from 8.45am to 5.45pm, however during busy periods it could include some weekends.

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What we offer:

– Generous staff discounts of up to 25% off products in store
– Uniform provided relevant to your job role
– Pension scheme
– Sociable working hours
– Full training
– Free on-site parking

To apply for a position, simply click on the job you are interested in and fill out the online application form, or alternatively click here to take you directly to the application form. The form should take around 10-15 minutes to complete. Once received a member of our team will carefully assess your application.

For further inquiries and information please contact jobs@polhillcentre.co.uk

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