Job Title: Chef de Partie / Farm Café Chef
Location: Near Basingstoke (Hampshire)
Salary: £15.40 ph
Hours: Part-time, 30 hours per week
Working Pattern: Fixed 4-day week (Monday, Tuesday, Friday & Saturday)
About the Role
Pineapple Recruitment is delighted to partner with a passionate, people-first hospitality group to find a Chef de Partie / Farm Café Chef for a picturesque farm shop and café near Basingstoke.
Set in a vibrant countryside location, this popular venue is loved by regulars, walkers, and families for its fresh, hand-crafted seasonal menu. Everything is prepared on-site using high-quality ingredients with a genuine "no shortcuts" philosophy.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a chef who values great food and wants an exceptional work-life balance in a supportive, daytime-only kitchen.
Key Responsibilities
- Service Prep & Cooking: Prepare and cook high-quality dishes across breakfast and lunch service.
- Section Management: Run and manage your section smoothly during peak service periods.
- Kitchen Operations: Assist with prep work, stock rotation, deliveries, and minimising food waste.
- Hygiene & Standards: Maintain immaculate food safety, hygiene, and kitchen cleanliness standards at all times.
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with the front-of-house team to ensure a friendly, efficient customer experience.
- Menu Contribution: Share creative ideas to help evolve and improve the seasonal menu.
About You
- Experience: Previous experience as a chef cooking from fresh is required.
- Background: Experience working in a gastropub, café, or restaurant environment.
- Transport: Full driving licence and access to your own vehicle (essential due to location).
- Passion for Quality: Takes genuine pride in cooking real, fresh, seasonal food.
- Personality: Organised, reliable, positive, and calm under pressure.
- Team Player: Enjoys working in a small, close-knit, and collaborative environment.
What’s on Offer?
- Work-Life Balance: Daytime-focused service with no late nights and a structured 4-day week (Sundays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays off).
- Perks & Discounts: Free staff meal on duty, generous employee discounts across group products, and subsidised culinary training courses.
- Great Culture: Work in a welcoming, inclusive, and people-first environment.
- Career Growth: Clear progression paths into Senior/Head Chef, production, or training roles across the wider group.
How to Apply
If you are a passionate chef looking for a rewarding role with predictable daytime hours, we’d love to hear from you!
Pineapple Recruitment is acting as an employment agency on behalf of our client for this vacancy.
ID 2982
Pay: £15.40 per hour
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
