Join the Honesty Family — Farm Chef
Who We Are
At Honesty Group, we believe in doing things properly - simple food, made well, with ingredients we trust.
Dummer Down Farm is a unique part of our business: a working farm and café where people come to slow down, eat well, and enjoy the countryside. We welcome walkers, cyclists, families, and regulars looking for fresh, honest food in a relaxed setting.
Everything we serve is made by hand, using high-quality, seasonal ingredients wherever possible. No shortcuts — just real food, done well.
Working Pattern
This is a part-time role, 30 hours per week, working across:
• Monday
• Tuesday
• Friday
• Saturday
This structure provides consistency while allowing for a balanced working week.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
We put people first — both our teams and our guests.
This is a kitchen where quality matters, but so does balance. With a structured 30-hour week across four days, this role offers a strong work-life balance while still being part of a busy, rewarding kitchen environment.
You’ll be part of a small, supportive team where your contribution is valued and visible every day.
What You’ll Do
As our Farm Chef, you’ll play a key role in delivering fresh, seasonal food to a high standard.
Your responsibilities will include:
* 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
This is a hands-on role where consistency, care, and attention to detail matter.
Who You Are
* 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
You may be a Chef, Commis Chef, or an experienced Kitchen Assistant ready to step up.
What You’ll Get from Us
* A structured 4-day working week (30 hours)
* Daytime-focused service (no late nights)
* Free meal on duty
* 20% discount across Honesty products
* Discounted courses at our Cookery School
* A supportive, people-first working environment
Your Future Here
There’s no fixed ceiling.
Within Honesty, you could progress into:
* Senior Chef / Sous Chef
* Head Chef roles across the group
* Production kitchen roles
Training or development roles
We believe in growing our people and promoting from within.
Dummer Down Café & Grocery is set in the outbuildings of Dummer Down Farm on the outskirts of Basingstoke. The site includes a large café with a kitchen and retail space that stocks locally farmed meat, and deli items such as charcuterie and cheese, breads and patisserie.
There is great outside seating, and the opportunity to use the space for private functions.