Farm Chef (30h) Daytime Service + Free Meal & Perks

Dummer Down Farm Shop; Dummer; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal on duty

20% discount across Honesty products

Discounted Cookery School courses

Supportive, people-first environment

Job summary

Honesty Group in the countryside cafe at Dummer Down Farm is seeking a Farm Chef to deliver fresh, seasonal food to a high standard. This hands-on role supports a compact, close-knit team with shared responsibilities and a focus on quality.

Working pattern is a 30-hour week across four days, 8am–4pm, with a four-day schedule including Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The role emphasises consistency, care, and pride in every plate served.

Qualifications

• You care about good food and take pride in what you produce.
• You’re organised, reliable, and calm under pressure.
• You enjoy working as part of a small, close-knit team.
• You take ownership of your work and maintain high standards.
• You bring a positive, can-do attitude to the kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking dishes across breakfast and lunch service.
• Managing your section during busy service periods.
• Supporting prep, stock rotation, and waste control.
• Ensuring food safety, hygiene, and kitchen standards are maintained at all times.
• Keeping the kitchen clean, organised, and running efficiently.
• Working closely with front-of-house to ensure a smooth, friendly service.
• Supporting deliveries and maintaining stock organisation.
• Contributing ideas to help evolve and improve the menu.

Job description

Honesty Group in the countryside cafe at Dummer Down Farm is seeking a Farm Chef to deliver fresh, seasonal food to a high standard. This hands-on role supports a compact, close-knit team with shared responsibilities and a focus on quality.

Working pattern is a 30-hour week across four days, 8am–4pm, with a four-day schedule including Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The role emphasises consistency, care, and pride in every plate served.