Weekend Chef

🌱 Weekend Chef – Greenmeadow Community Farm

📍 Location: Greenforge Way, Cwmbran, Torfaen, NP44 5AJ

💷 Pay: £15.40 per hour

📄 Part-time | 16 hours per week (weekends + peak periods)

Join a Growing Success Story

Greenmeadow Community Farm has been open for 8 successful months and continues to thrive as a popular, family-focused destination.

We’re looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Weekend Chef to support our kitchen team during our busiest trading days , helping us maintain high standards across our dynamic food operation.

You’ll be part of a busy, multi-outlet kitchen , supporting service across

Weekends are when we come alive—this is where your skills will make the biggest impact.

🚀 Interested?

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

👉 Apply now and join the Greenmeadow team.

Key Responsibilities – Weekend Chef

As a Weekend Chef , you’ll play an important role in supporting the kitchen during our busiest trading days, ensuring smooth service and high standards across a busy multi-outlet operation . Your responsibilities will include:

Responsibilities

A popular Café Restaurant; A high-volume Barista Coffee Bar; A lively Playbarn Café & concessions; A varied programme of events and functions; Supporting the Head Chef and Sous Chef in delivering consistent, high-quality food across the Café Restaurant, Barista Coffee Bar, Playbarn Café, Concessions, and Events; Assisting with food preparation and service , ensuring dishes are produced efficiently and to a high standard during peak periods; Helping maintain clean, organised kitchen areas in line with food safety and hygiene requirements; Following all food safety procedures , including allergen awareness, stock rotation, and HACCP compliance; Working closely with the wider kitchen and front-of-house teams to ensure smooth and timely service , especially during busy weekends and events; Supporting with basic stock handling and kitchen organisation to ensure readiness for service; Maintaining consistency and pace during high-volume service periods; Contributing to a positive, team-focused environment , bringing energy and a willingness to support where needed

Requirements

Experience as a Chef, Commis Chef, or Chef de Partie in a busy kitchen; Confident working in high-volume, fast-paced service; Passion for fresh, quality food; Reliable, organised, and a strong team player; Good understanding of food safety and hygiene standards; Must be available to work weekends consistently; Previous experience as a Chef, Commis Chef, or Chef de Partie in a busy, quality-focused kitchen; Confidence working in high-volume service , with the ability to stay calm and perform well under pressure during peak weekend periods; Ideally some exposure to events or function service , with the ability to support smooth delivery; A passion for fresh, well-prepared food and maintaining consistent standards; A reliable team player who can support the wider kitchen team during busy shifts; Basic understanding of food safety, hygiene, and allergen control; Well organised, with good attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently; Positive, flexible, and willing to get stuck in where needed; Must be available to work weekends consistently (16 hours per week)

Benefits

£15.40 per hour; 28 days holiday (pro rata); Perkbox discounts (retail, travel, cinema & more); Wellbeing hub & employee assistance programme; Free meals while on shift; Training and development opportunities; Be part of a successful and growing attraction; Work in a fun, family-focused environment; Enjoy a unique, nature-rich setting; Gain experience in a diverse, fast-paced kitchen operation