Part Time Cafe Chef / Cook

Farrington’s Farm is a family-run Farm Shop based at Home Farm, an idyllic 400 acre working farm in the Somerset village of Farrington Gurney. We produce an array of organic vegetables which we grow and sell in our Farm Shop. Also on site is a Café, a Playbarn (children's soft play), an outdoor Farm Park and various other independent retail units. We host a number of large scale events throughout the year including our well-known Pumpkin Festival in October.

As a destination venue, our busy Cafe is open seven days a week. We're known in the local area for our fantastic farmhouse breakfasts, handmade cakes, afternoon teas and seasonal lunches, as well as Sunday Roasts through the winter & spring. We're looking for an enthusiastic and creative individual to join our kitchen team in order to continue delivering excellent food to our customers.

Job Description

As Cafe Chef/Cook, you'll be working as part of a small and friendly kitchen team. You will support the Head Chef in kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking and maintaining high standards of culinary excellence. You will report directly to our Head Chef and Cafe Manager, who will encourage you to contribute ideas towards the seasonal menus.

A passion for fresh food is essential, and we’ll be expecting our kitchen team to utilise the variety of organic vegetables we grow here on the farm to develop our offering. We're so proud of the produce we grow, and we want you to be too.

Responsibilities

• General food preparation and delivery of menu items during service in a professional and organised manner
• Thorough cleaning of workspaces following service
• Adhere to all food hygiene and compliance rules of working in a commercial kitchen
• Contribute ideas to the seasonal menus throughout the year

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or higher in a commercial kitchen
• Level 2 Food hygiene certificate
• Excellent organisation and time management skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Due to our location, use of your own vehicle is necessary, or access to reliable public transport to Farrington Gurney
• We are open 7 days a week so weekend availability is essential

Benefits

• 3-4 shifts a week, including regular weekend work
• Working within a friendly team
• Sociable hours with no split shifts or evening shifts
• 29 days holiday for full time employees (inc. bank holidays)
• 20% discount across the Farrington's site
• 50% off food and drink in cafe on shift
• Share of tips
• On-site parking

Other details:

Immediate start available

Expected hours: 24 – 32 per week, kitchen shifts taking place generally between 7am - 5pm.