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Service Chef/Cook

Permanent Full-Time Position

Two-week rota:

Week 1) 6 days (with a day off during Monday-Friday)

Week 2) 4 days (with every other weekend off, plus another week day)

Ability to assist with extra hours on occasion (holiday/sickness cover) is always helpful where possible.

Hollow Trees Farm is a family-run business in the heart of Suffolk’s countryside, with an award-winning Farm Shop, fun-filled Farm Trail and popular Farm Café. Hollow Trees Farm has a focus on making agriculture accessible to all through fantastic food, fun and adventure.

Our Catering Manager, and Farm Café staff, are looking for a Service Chef/Cook to join their hard-working team.

The Service Chef/Cook role includes the following:

  • Preparing ingredients and cooking meals to order.
  • Giving input into daily specials, and putting forward ideas.
  • Ability to work independently and also collaboratively with other chefs.
  • Supporting the chefs in our Production Kitchen, making Farm Made products to sell in our Farm Shop.
  • Helping with food related questions and handling issues quickly with a great end result.
  • Putting the needs of the customer first.
  • Helping to maintain our 5 Star Food Hygiene rating.

and more!

Staff benefits

  • Exclusive Staff discount, which can be used across the business throughout the year.
  • 50% on shift discount in our Farm Café.
  • No Split Shifts.
  • Sociable working hours – day time working.
  • Clean Chef White supplied daily.
  • Free Farm Trail Entry for you and up to 4 guests all year round.
  • Free on-site staff car parking.
  • Staff social events.
  • Regular shifts on set days each week with rotas given in advance.
  • Being part of a fantastic team.

This position is for someone who takes pride in their work, has an interest in locally sourced food and enjoys being part of a team. We are looking for a hard-working, proactive, individual with a positive can-do attitude. Using initiative and keeping up with the pace of the day are important skills to have. Understanding our menu, and the Field to Fork values we uphold is essential.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • A minimum of 3 years’ Service experience.
  • Minimum Level 2 (preferably Level 3) in Chef qualification or equivalent.
  • Excellent presentation and standards, both personally, and with food.

 

If you think you would flourish in our Farm Café, please contact our HR Manager, Nicola, with a current C.V. and covering letter to apply.

hr@hollowtrees.co.uk

01449 741247