Company Description
Greenmeadow Community Farm has been open for just over six months and is already thriving. With a growing reputation, increasing visitor numbers, and a genuinely supportive team culture, we're excited to be entering the next phase of our journey.
Flexible Hours Chef - Weddings & Events (Banked Hours)
Location: Greenforge Way, Cwmbran, Torfaen, NP44 5AJ
Rate: £15.40 per hour
Start Date: Immediate
Flexible & Banked Hours - How It Works
* Hours are flexible and planned around business needs
* During busy periods (events, weddings, peak seasons), you may work additional hours
* Any extra hours worked are banked
* Banked hours are taken back as paid time off during quieter periods
* All hours are recorded, tracked, and agreed in advance
* No unpaid overtime
This approach allows you to work more when needed and enjoy more time off when things slow down - without losing out financially.
What We Offer
* £15.40 per hour
* Flexible working with banked hours
* Holiday pay included in hourly rate and paid monthly
* Bespoke training and development opportunities
* Pension scheme & life insurance
* Discounts via Perkbox (retail, cinema, travel & more)
* Wellbeing hub & employee assistance programme
* Free meals while on shift
* Career progression and apprenticeship opportunities at all levels
About the Role
You’ll be a key part of delivering a diverse, high-quality food operation across the site, including:
* A welcoming Farmshop showcasing local produce and artisan goods
* A busy Café Restaurant serving seasonal, farm-inspired dishes
* A stylish Barista Coffee Bar
* Family-friendly concessions across the farm
* A high-energy Playbarn Café
* Weddings, private events, school visits, and seasonal celebrations
No two days are the same, and creativity, teamwork, and adaptability are essential.
Key Responsibilities
* 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
Qualifications
* 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 weekends and evenings as required by the operation
Inclusion and Diversity
BaxterStorey is committed to encouraging equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) among our workforce and aims for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society, with each employee feeling respected and able to give their best.
We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We celebrate individuality and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, races, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds.
Interested? Even if you don't meet all requirements, we'd like to hear from you. If you are motivated and hungry to learn, we can work together to develop your potential.
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