Chef - Fixed Term

WSH Group; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 22,730 - 32,373; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Perkbox discounts

Wellbeing hub

Free meals at work

Training opportunities

Job summary

Greenmeadow Community Farm is seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Fixed Term Chef to support a busy, multi-outlet operation including Farmshop, Café Restaurant, Barista Coffee Bar and Concessions. The role is part-time (24 hours per week) with an ASAP start and overtime available.

The successful candidate will join a growing, family-friendly venue that offers free meals, training, and Perkbox discounts. Weekend work is essential, with shifts focused on the busiest trading days.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef, Commis Chef, or Chef de Partie in a busy kitchen.
• Good understanding of food safety, hygiene and allergen control.
• Reliable, organised, and a strong team player.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends; 24 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Support Head Chef in delivering culinary vision across all food outlets.
• Supervise kitchen staff and maintain high standards of food quality and hygiene.
• Manage daily kitchen operations including prep, stock rotation, and allergen control.
• Collaborate with front-of-house and events teams for smooth service.

Skills

Chef experience

Food safety knowledge

Team player

Flexible schedule

Job description

Fixed Term Chef – ASAP start with fixed term until October 2026

Greenmeadow Community Farm

Location: Greenforge Way, Cwmbran, Torfaen, NP44 5AJ
Salary: £20 per hour
Part-time: 24 hours per week (must be flexible for weekends and peak times) Overtime available

We’re looking for a reliable, enthusiastic Chef to support our kitchen team during our busiest trading days, helping deliver a high-quality food experience across our diverse operation.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established and growing kitchen team in a unique, vibrant setting.

• £20 per hour
• Perkbox discounts (retail, cinema, travel & more)
• Wellbeing hub & employee assistance programme
• Free meals while at work
• Training and development opportunities

What Makes This Role Exciting?

You’ll support a busy, multi-outlet food operation, including:

• A welcoming Farmshop with local produce and artisan goods
• A fast-paced Barista Coffee Bar
• Family-friendly Concessions across the site
• A wide range of Events & Hospitality, including weddings, school visits, and seasonal celebrations

Weekends are our busiest time—this is where your contribution will have the biggest impact.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a Chef, Commis Chef, or Chef de Partie in a busy, quality-focused kitchen
• A passion for fresh, well-prepared food
• Reliable, organised, and a strong team player
• Good understanding of food safety, hygiene, and allergen control
• Positive attitude with a hands-on, can-do approach
• Must be available to work evenings and weekends(24 hours per week)
• Be part of a successful and growing attraction
• Work in a fun, family-focused environment
• Enjoy a unique, nature-rich setting
• Gain experience across a diverse, fast-paced kitchen operation

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re a hands-on chef who thrives in a busy environment—we’d love to hear from you.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities – Chef

As Chef, you’ll play a vital role in launching and supporting the leadership of a vibrant, multi-outlet kitchen operation at one of the region’s most exciting new destinations. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the Head Chef in delivering the culinary vision across the Farmshop, Café Restaurant, Barista Coffee Bar, Playbarn Café, Concessions, and Events & Hospitality spaces
• Supervising and mentoring kitchen staff, ensuring high standards of food quality, safety, and hygiene are maintained at all times
• Managing daily kitchen operations, including food prep, stock rotation, allergen control, and assisting with supplier coordination
• Working closely with front-of-house and events teams to ensure smooth service for school visits, weddings, seasonal events, and private functions
• Maintaining consistency and efficiency across a logistically varied site, ensuring timely and high-quality food delivery
• Upholding food safety and hygiene standards, including compliance with HACCP procedures
• Contributing to menu development, bringing creativity and seasonal inspiration to the table
• Driving continuous improvement, offering ideas and feedback to enhance the food offering and kitchen operations

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience as aSous CheforSenior Chef de Partiein ahigh-volume, quality-focused environment
• A strong background inwedding and event catering—you know how to deliver under pressure and support seamless execution
• A track record ofsupporting, training, and motivating kitchen teamsto maintain consistently high standards
• Financial awareness, with experience in food cost control, GP targets, stock management, and supplier coordination
• Excellentcoaching and delegation skills—you lead by example and support the Head Chef in developing the team
• Highlyorganised, detail-oriented, and calm under pressure, especially during peak service
• Anempathetic and effective communicatorwith a collaborative, solution-focused mindset
• Strongmenu execution, planning, and problem-solvingabilities
• Able towork school holidaysweekends and evenings as required by the operation

Additional Information

For almost 20 years, for every client, in every location (whether that’s an office, stadium, cathedral or university), we have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus and friendly teams, so that each and every customer can have the hospitality experience they deserve.

We need the brightest and the best to join us to make this all possible. We will support you to create your hospitality legacy and build a career that you are proud of.

Our drive and belief in our people, means that we always strive to supercharge our team’s careers. ‘Better’ is a daily habit that sits deep within our DNA, meaning learning will be front and centre of your experience working with us.

Join us, and be part of the food revolution!

BaxterStorey Values:

ALWAYS VISIONARY

We strive for better, we never settle, never compromise, never follow. We lead the way, blazing our own trail.

WHOLEHEARTEDLY POSITIVE

We are up-beat, motivating and inspiring. Our love for what we do radiates through our food, and is amplified by our people.

CREATIVELY COLLABORATIVE

We embrace our differences to push creativity and we work together to be better.

FOREVER CONSCIOUS

We work together as a team to lead by example, protecting the planet and supporting local communities.

Interested? Even if you don’t meet all requirements, we’d like to hear from you. If you are motivated and hungry to learn, we can work together to develop your potential.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We celebrate individuality and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, races, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds.

BaxterStorey is committed to encouraging equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) among our workforce and aim for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To support our commitment to this we have set ourselves an ambition to ‘set the standard and to be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality’.

Join us and bring your unique perspective to our team.

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