Chef

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Chef – Greenmeadow Community Farm

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

💷 Salary: £15.40 per hour

📄 Part-time: 24 hours per week (weekends + peak periods)

Greenmeadow Community Farm has been open for 8 successful months and is fast becoming a popular, family-focused destination.

We’re looking for a reliable, enthusiastic Weekend 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.

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

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

🚀 Ready to Join Us?

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 – Chef

As Sous 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:

Responsibilities

A welcoming Farmshop with local produce and artisan goods; A lively Café Restaurant serving seasonal, farm-inspired dishes; A fast-paced Barista Coffee Bar; Family-friendly Concessions across the site; A buzzing Playbarn Café; A wide range of Events & Hospitality , including weddings, school visits, and seasonal celebrations; 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

Requirements

Proven experience as a Chef, Commis Chef, or Chef de Partie in a busy, quality-focused kitchen; Confident working in high-volume, fast-paced service; 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 weekends consistently (24 hours per week); Proven experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie in a high-volume, quality-focused environment; A strong background in wedding and event catering —you know how to deliver under pressure and support seamless execution; A track record of supporting, training, and motivating kitchen teams to maintain consistently high standards; Financial awareness , with experience in food cost control, GP targets, stock management, and supplier coordination; Excellent coaching and delegation skills —you lead by example and support the Head Chef in developing the team; Highly organised, detail-oriented , and calm under pressure, especially during peak service; An empathetic and effective communicator with a collaborative, solution-focused mindset; Strong menu execution, planning, and problem-solving abilities; Able to work 5 out of 7 days , including weekends and evenings as required by the operation

Benefits

£15.40 per hour; 28 days holiday (pro rata); Perkbox discounts (retail, cinema, travel & more); Wellbeing hub & employee assistance programme; Free meals while at work; 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 across a diverse, fast-paced kitchen operation