Full job description

Job Title: Chef

Location: Farmer Copleys Farm, Pontefract

Salary: Up to 14.00 per hr dependant on experience

Job Type: Full-time or Part-time, Permanent.

Looking for a chef role without the late nights?

Join the kitchen team at Farmer Copleys and enjoy the opportunity to work with great Yorkshire produce, in a busy and varied kitchen, while benefiting from daytime working hours and a better work-life balance.

We're looking for an experienced Chef who takes pride in producing great food and enjoys working as part of a friendly, hardworking team.

About Farmer Copleys:

Farmer Copleys is a much-loved Yorkshire farm and food destination, home to an award-winning farm shop, our popular Moo Café, an on-site bakery, butchery and a busy events business.

Our café is open seven days a week and serves a seasonal menu, daily specials and food made using quality local produce. Our meat is sourced from our award-winning on-site butchery, and throughout the year we cater for thousands of visitors across our café, events and seasonal festivals.

This is a great opportunity to join a growing business where quality ingredients, great food and excellent customer service really matter.

What you'll be doing:

Working alongside the Head Chef and wider kitchen team, you'll help deliver consistently high-quality food for our café customers and events.

Your role will include:

• Preparing and cooking food to a consistently high standard
• Supporting the Head Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen
• Helping create dishes that look and taste great
• Working with fresh, seasonal and locally sourced ingredients
• Maintaining high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and presentation
• Following food safety and allergen procedures
• Helping monitor food quality, waste and kitchen costs
• Supporting your colleagues during busy services
• Contributing to a positive, professional and friendly kitchen environment

We're looking for someone who:

• Has professional kitchen/chef experience
• Has a genuine passion for good food
• Takes pride in producing consistently high-quality dishes
• Works well under pressure during busy services
• Is organised, reliable and a strong team player
• Has good knowledge of food hygiene and allergen requirements
• Has excellent practical cooking skills and attention to detail
• Is happy to get stuck in and support the wider kitchen team

Professional qualifications are desirable, but practical experience and the right attitude are equally important.