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Warehouse Operative
We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Warehouse Operative to join our busy and friendly team. This is a hands-on role supporting the smooth operation of stock management and goods handling.
Hours of work:
Full-time Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Main duties include:
• To manage the efficient throughput of stock in and out of
the warehouse
• To co-ordinate incoming deliveries to maximise efficiency
• To check off all deliveries accurately, completing the
necessary paperwork
• To store stock logically and in an easy to find manner and
without loss
• To ensure the warehouse and yard are always maintained
in an organised and safe state
• To work in other departments on a temporary basis if
and when required to do so, including assisting with
maintenance duties and customer deliveries
Requirements:
- Previous warehouse or stock handling experience preferable
- Good physical fitness- ability to lift and move heavy items
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- A positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team
- Ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment
- Forklift truck & driving licence essential
- DIY skills preferable
Seasonal Weekend Till/Trolley Assistant
Thetford Garden Centre is a long-established independent family business, continually evolving and striving for impeccable retail standards.
Main duties to include:
- To operate the tills and take payment
- To manage trollies in the designated trolley park
- To provide excellent customer service as standard
- To ensure tills and other areas of the business when required
- Must be flexible to cover holiday and overtime
Applicants must be confident, enthusiastic and able to learn quickly. You will be a lasting impression to our customers and so you will have a great responsibility to provide a high level of customer service at all times. Retail experience is preferable but not essential as full training will be given.
Hours of work:
Saturday: 11am – 3.30pm
Sunday: 11am – 3.30pm
CVs to – marie@thetfordgardencentre.co.uk
Thetford Garden Centre, Kilverstone, Thetford, Norfolk IP24 2RL
Barista
This is a great opportunity to join an established family business in our very busy restaurant. Working as a key member of our Front of House team, preparing and serving hot and cold drinks to a consistently high standard whilst keeping your workstation, utensils and equipment clean.
Key Skills Required:
- Previous Barista experience is essential
- A flexible and friendly attitude
- Customer service skills and knowledge
- Enthusiastic to task at hand and the desire to develop new skills
- Ability to do latte art is a big bonus!
Hours- Part-time including weekends
Please send your CV to – Becca@thetfordgardencentre.co.uk
Here at Thetford Garden Centre, we’re working to create a more diverse, inclusive team that will bring skills, energy, & enthusiasm to our workplace.
Kitchen Porter- Full time & Part time
This is a great opportunity to join an established business in our successful restaurant. This is a position within our Kitchen team offering full-time and part-time hours per week in various shift patterns.
The right candidate will need to have experience in a busy working environment, be a good team player and have an interest in good food service. This role can be an opportunity for career progression.
Main duties include:
- To lead and motivate wash up team
- Ensure crockery/cutlery and pots are thoroughly cleaned
- Clean food prep areas and equipment
- Food preparation
- Unload food and equipment
- Keep stockroom/fridges/freezers well organised
- Keep work surfaces, wall and floors clean and sanitised
- A positive, can-do attitude is a must
- Applicants must be 18+
Here at Thetford Garden Centre, we’re working to create a more diverse, inclusive team that will bring skills, energy, & enthusiasm to our workplace.
Please send your CV to matt@thetfordgardencentre.co.uk .
Front of House Manager- Lime Kiln Kitchen
We are looking for an experienced and people-focused Front of House Manager to lead the day-to-day operation of our busy restaurant and seasonal Norfolk Pizza Co trailers. This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced hospitality environment and takes pride in delivering outstanding customer service.
You will be responsible for managing a large front of house team, maintaining high standards across service and presentation, driving sales performance, and creating a positive, engaged team culture. You’ll also contribute to the ongoing development of the restaurant working closely with the Head Chef and the Senior Catering & Hospitality Manager.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, motivate and manage a large front of house team, ensuring excellent service at all times
Maintain high standards of customer care, cleanliness, presentation and compliance
Drive sales performance and support the achievement of agreed targets and KPIs
Recruit, train, develop and coach team members, providing ongoing support and performance feedback
Create and nurture a positive, inclusive and professional team culture
Work collaboratively with the Head Chef to ensure smooth service and a strong front/back of house partnership
Support the Senior Catering & Hospitality Manager with planning, rotas, stock control and operational improvements
Handle customer feedback professionally, resolving issues and identifying opportunities to improve the guest experience
Contribute ideas and initiatives to support the continued growth and development of the Lime Kiln Kitchen and Norfolk Pizza Co trailer
Additional Requirements: Food Hygiene Certificate
Working Hours
This is a full-time position involving alternate weekends, with the likelihood of working every weekend during peak periods.
Why work with us?
- Family-run, friendly team
- Competitive pay (based on experience)
- Staff discounts across the garden centre and restaurant
To apply for the role, please send your CV to James Feuer- James@thetfordgardencentre.co.uk
Here at Thetford Garden Centre, we’re working to create a more diverse, inclusive team that will bring skills, energy, & enthusiasm to our workplace.
Front of House Server Weekend – Lime Kiln Kitchen
- Greeting and serving customers in a friendly and professional manner.
- Taking food and drink orders accurately.
- Delivering food and beverages promptly.
- Handling customer payments and operating the till.
- Maintaining cleanliness and presentation of the dining area.
- Supporting team members during busy service periods.
- Minimum 2 years’ Front of House or hospitality experience.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Reliable, punctual, and a positive team player.
- Weekend shifts only
- Daytime shifts only – no evening work required.
- Applicants must be aged 18 or over.
To apply, please send your CV to: James Feuer – james@thetfordgardencentre.co.uk
Thetford Garden Centre, Thetford, Norfolk IP24 2RL
Here at Thetford Garden Centre, we’re working to create a more diverse, inclusive team that will bring skills, energy, & enthusiasm to our workplace.
Pizza Chef
Are you looking for a career change? This is a great opportunity to join our restaurant, Norfolk Pizza Co. Working as a key member of our kitchen team, serving all fresh, locally sourced produce with a potential for career progression.
Key Skills Required:
- Passion is everything, no experience needed and full training will be provided
- Creativity – the ability to assist in creating new dishes with a hands-on approach and eye for detail
- A positive attitude and outgoing personality are a must
- Have a flexible approach to working
Full-time Wednesday- Sunday
Please send your CV to – james@thetfordgardencentre.co.uk
Here at Thetford Garden Centre, we’re working to create a more diverse, inclusive team that will bring skills, energy, & enthusiasm to our workplace.
Sous Chef – Lime Kiln Kitchen
This is a great opportunity for a Sous Chef to join an established business with an in-house, public facing restaurant, working alongside the Head Chef in heading up the kitchen operation. Serving fresh, locally sourced produce in both Lime Kiln Kitchen and Norfolk Pizza Co,you will have a passion for good food and consistently high standards.
Key Skills Required:
- Experience gained working as a Senior Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef in busy commercial catering or restaurant operations
- Creativity – the ability to create new menus with a hands on approach and eye for detail
- Running the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence
- An understanding of legislation and compliance
- A positive, can-do attitude
Hours:
Full-time weekdays & weekends
What we offer:
- Competitive Salary
- Sociable hours
- Tip share
- Career progression
- Employee discount
- Pension
- Paid holiday
To apply send your CV and Cover Letter to – matt@thetfordgardencentre.co.uk