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Job Title: ChefLocation: Farmer Copleys Farm, PontefractSalary: Up to 14.00 per hr dependant on experienceJob 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 standardSupporting the Head Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchenHelping create dishes that look and taste greatWorking with fresh, seasonal and locally sourced ingredientsMaintaining high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and presentationFollowing food safety and allergen proceduresHelping monitor food quality, waste and kitchen costsSupporting your colleagues during busy servicesContributing to a positive, professional and friendly kitchen environmentWe're looking for someone who:Has professional kitchen/chef experienceHas a genuine passion for good foodTakes pride in producing consistently high-quality dishesWorks well under pressure during busy servicesIs organised, reliable and a strong team playerHas good knowledge of food hygiene and allergen requirementsHas excellent practical cooking skills and attention to detailIs happy to get stuck in and support the wider kitchen teamProfessional qualifications are desirable, but practical experience and the right attitude are equally important.Why work at Farmer Copleys?Daytime working hours - enjoy a better work-life balance without the typical late-night restaurant shifts.Great Yorkshire produce - work with fresh, seasonal ingredients, including meat from our on-site butchery.Varied work - no two days are quite the same, with our café, events and seasonal festivals creating a lively kitchen environment.A friendly team - work alongside people who are passionate about great food and great customer service.A growing business - become part of one of Yorkshire's best-loved farm destinations.Benefits:Up to £14.00 per hour, depending on experienceFull-time or part-time hoursDaytime shiftsFlexible working patterns where operationally possibleAuto-enrolment pensionStaff discountsOn-site parkingHealth & wellbeing programme after 12 months' serviceInterested?If you're an experienced chef looking for a great daytime kitchen role in Pontefract, we'd love to hear from you.Apply today and come and join the Farmer Copleys team.We welcome applications from experienced Chefs, Cooks, Kitchen Chefs, Catering Chefs, Commis Chefs, Chef de Parties, Kitchen Supervisors and other candidates with relevant professional kitchen experience.

Our client is looking for a Chef to join a very successful Cray Fish Business, running the day-to-day kitchen and, in time, helping to grow the Company's range beyond crayfish into bisque, butter and other premium finished products.A hands-on chef with genuine kitchen craft, first and foremost responsible for the day-to-day making of the clients kitchen-made products to a consistent, premium standard. As the Company grows, there is real ambition and scope for the right person to also develop and launch new products. This is a working chef role first, with product development an exciting part of it rather than the main focus, and sits alongside the Office Manager, both reporting directly to the Directors.Hands-On Kitchen WorkBisque Production: Quality & Food SafetyNew Product DevelopmentDirector Liaison on Product StrategyCosting & MarginSkillsProven chef or professional kitchen experience, ideally including sauces, bisques, stocks or similar preparations.Food safety qualification (e.g. Level 2 or 3 Food Hygiene) or willingness to obtain one; HACCP awareness desirable.Comfortable working hands-on in a small production kitchen as well as contributing at a strategic level with the Directors.An interest in, or ambition to grow into, new product development, with the appetite to help turn an idea into a consistent, scalable recipe over time; prior NPD experience is a bonus rather than essential.Good understanding of costing, yields and margins, or a willingness to learn this alongside the Directors.Creative, self-motivated and happy working in a small, growing team where roles are hands-on.An understanding of or interest in premium British food and drink, and ideally in shellfish or seafood preparation, is desirable.The role is full time and working hours are 9am-5pm

We are currently looking for a Head Chef. You will be working in Kingsley Green (WD7)Monday - Friday7am – 3pmTemp Contract - ongoingPay rate - £18ph payeJob PurposePlans meals and menus, theme days and special offers to provide adequate information to customersTakes overall responsibility for preparation and cooking food for staff and patients in hospitals.Overall responsibility for ensuring that food and drink is nutritious and appetizing. The food must meet patients' medical and cultural needs including, for example, gluten free, low fat, soft food, halal and vegetarian.Supervisors act as quality control, ensuring customer satisfaction through training employees properly and adhering to company policy.Supervises, encourages and supports employees, ensures company standards are met. Directs the employees through their daily routines and interacts with customers to make sure that they have an exceptional experience.Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer.To discuss this vacancy, please apply to the job with your updated CV