Job vacancy title: Chef
Company name: Harlings
Company address: Harling Farm, Bere Alston, Yelverton PL20 7JD
Hours per week: 28+ hours per week
Average working pattern: initially 4 days 09:00-16:00 to include one day each weekend - additional hours available plus/or 1 or 2 evenings by negotiation
Hourly rate of pay: £13-£15 per hour dependant on experience
Closing date: Wednesday 19 February 2025
We are a family run farm based in the Bere Peninsula with British Heritage rare breed pigs, poultry, goats, cows, sheep, horses, and cats and dog. Set in 43 acres, of which 9 acres are woodland. We are looking for an enthusiastic and talented chef, passionate about creating good food from fresh produce, to join us in our new café and restaurant opening in March. Currently a working farm with dog exercise sessions, horse livery, private hire gym and secure field, campsite, education and events centre.
Part funded by NLHF, the successful candidate will be working in collaboration with the Kitchen Lead/Cook. You will be responsible for producing high quality food including, breakfasts, light lunches, main meals and deserts. You should have strong leadership skills, excellent organisational abilities, and a thorough understanding of food, health and safety regulations. You will need to communicate effectively, address issues promptly, be flexible with your availability, and keen to motivate a team where everyone can feel valued and pull together. You must have relevant experience to produce only the best freshly prepared meals and baked goods in a timely manner.
Main duties include:
Food preparation and cooking of fresh food
Keeping up with industry trends and creating new menus with the kitchen lead
and as agreed by the owners
Following a budget
Stock rotation and labelling compliance
Ensuring standard portions and quality of dishes
Health, safety and food compliance
Maintaining a clean and safe kitchen and ensuring sanitation practices
General Data Protection Regulation compliance
Personality and attitude:
Trustworthy & Reliable
Polite and courteous
Flexible approach to working hours and tasks
Accountability for own actions
Can do attitude and ability to remain calm
Conscientious
A sense of humour
Skills / qualifications:
Ability to lead and motivate a team
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Strong knowledge of Hygiene, legal, H&S and Food Safety regulations
The ability to cope under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Varied cooking ability, from breakfasts, lunches to main meals and deserts,
including baking
Effective communication skills
Experience/qualifications as a chef/Cook
Committed to producing all dishes to high standard
Good presentation skills
Problem solving ability and resourcefulness
Continuity
Benefits:
Company pension (where applicable)
Allocated staff only use sessions of company gym
Staff discount
Opportunities to grow with paid for certification
Growth potential within an expanding business
To apply please email info@harlings.co.uk with your CV and/or application with a short covering paragraph why you think you will be suited to this role.
We are an equal opportunities employer and our approach to diversity is simple: it is about embracing and valuing everyone.
