Daytime Chef – Fresh Local Yorkshire Kitchen

Farmer Copleys Farm Shop Limited; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 18,597 - 19,286; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme

Staff Discount

Flexible hours/shifts

Health & wellbeing programme (after 12

On-site parking

Job summary

Farmer Copleys Farm Shop Limited in Pontefract is seeking an experienced Chef to join our busy kitchen team. The role offers daytime hours with a focus on high-quality, seasonal menus and strong food safety standards.

You will assist the Head Chef with preparation and cooking, ensuring consistent dishes and excellent presentation. A genuine passion for food, culinary skills and a flexible, team-oriented attitude are essential for success in our fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for food and quality.
• Ideal candidate is professionally qualified, though experienced chefs will also be considered.
• Excellent culinary and presentation skills are essential.
• Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Chef and kitchen team with food preparation and cooking to maintain high-quality, consistent dishes and customer satisfaction.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, cleanliness and presentation with a proactive, professional approach.
• Comply with food safety, hygiene, cleaning and allergen regulations.
• Support monitoring procedures and assist in controlling kitchen costs.

Skills

Passion for food

Culinary skills

Presentation skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Flexible

Education

Formal culinary qualification

Job description

Farmer Copleys Farm Shop Limited in Pontefract is seeking an experienced Chef to join our busy kitchen team. The role offers daytime hours with a focus on high-quality, seasonal menus and strong food safety standards.

You will assist the Head Chef with preparation and cooking, ensuring consistent dishes and excellent presentation. A genuine passion for food, culinary skills and a flexible, team-oriented attitude are essential for success in our fast-paced environment.