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WE ARE RECRUITING A PART-TIME CAFÉ COOK

Farrington’s Farm Shop is based at Home Farm, in the Somerset village of Farrington Gurney. Based on a working farm, we have a Farm Shop, Cafe, Playbarn, Fish & Chip Shop and shopping village. We also run seasonal farm events.


We're looking for a reliable and enthusiastic individual to join the Playbarn kitchen team in order to deliver excellent food to our customers.


Job Description

The Playbarn and Playbarn Cafe is open seven days a week throughout the year, with kitchen shifts taking place generally between 8am - 5pm.

You will be responsible for overseeing the kitchen operations during your shift, including food preparation, cooking and maintaining high standards of food safety.

As Playbarn Cafe Cook, you'll be working as part of a small and friendly team. You will report directly to the Playbarn Manager and Playbarn Kitchen Manager.


Responsibilities

  • General food preparation and delivery of menu items during service in a professional and organised manner

  • Thorough cleaning of workspaces following service

  • Adhere to all food hygiene and compliance rules of working in a commercial kitchen

  • Maintain consistency in taste, presentation and portioning of all menu items

  • Monitor and manage food waste to control costs


Requirements

  • Previous experience as a chef/cook is desired but not essential as full training can be given to the right candidate

  • Excellent organisation and time management skills

  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills

  • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment

  • Due to our location, use of your own vehicle is necessary, or access to reliable public transport to Farrington Gurney

  • 4 shifts per fortnight, including regular weekend work


Benefits

  • Working within a friendly team

  • Sociable hours with no split shifts or evening shifts

  • 29 days holiday for full time employees (inc. bank holidays)

  • 20% discount across the site

  • 50% off food and drink on shift

  • Immediate start available


Pay: £12.50 per hour


To apply, please send a copy of your CV and a short cover letter to leanne@farringtons.co.uk

We look forward to hearing from you!



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OPENING HOURS:

FARM SHOP, DELI & BUTCHERY >
Mon – Sat 9am
– 5pm

Sun 9am – 4pm

CAFE >

Mon Sat 9am  5pm

Sun 9am - 4pm

Breakfast served 9am - 11.30am and lunch served 12pm - 3pm

Breakfast until 11am on Mother's Day

 

PLAYBARN >

Mon – Sat 9am - 5pm

Sun 9am4pm

FISH & CHIP SHOP >

Tues - Thurs 12pm - 7pm

Fri & Sat 12pm - 8pm

FARM PARK >

OPENING APRIL 2025

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