Hours: Full-time – 40 paid working hours per week (worked across 42.5 hours on site including a daily 30-minute unpaid break)
About Gullivers
Gullivers Farm Shop & Kitchen is part of a growing Social Enterprise focused on seasonal food, sustainability, farming, and community. We work alongside adults with varying support needs to create meaningful opportunities through real working environments across our kitchen, farm shop, farm, and market garden.
We are looking for a passionate, reliable, and team-focused Chef to join our growing kitchen team, working closely alongside our Kitchen Lead to help deliver fresh, seasonal food to a consistently high standard.
This role is primarily daytime-focused, with flexibility required during busy seasonal periods, including occasional evenings, weekends, supper clubs, and special events.
What the Role Involves
· Preparing and cooking fresh food to a high standard
· Supporting breakfast, lunch, deli items, cakes, specials, and seasonal menu offerings
· Working with seasonal and organic produce where possible
· Supporting kitchen organisation, stock rotation, and food safety procedures
· Working collaboratively with the Kitchen Lead and wider kitchen team
· Supporting a positive, calm, and inclusive kitchen culture
· Working alongside adults with varying support needs within a meaningful working environment
· Supporting seasonal events, supper clubs, and community activities
What We’re Looking For
· Previous experience within a professional kitchen
· Strong practical cooking skills
· Ability to work calmly during busy service periods
· Organised, reliable, and team-focused attitude
· Pride in food quality and presentation
· Strong communication and teamwork skills
· Shared values around sustainability, inclusion, and community
· Desire to be part of a growing and purpose-driven environment
· Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate desirable (or willingness to achieve)
· Experience supporting adults with varying support needs welcomed but not essential
What We Offer
· Primarily daytime working patterns
· Opportunity to be part of a growing Social Enterprise
· Seasonal events and supper clubs
· Supportive and community-focused environment
· Opportunity to contribute ideas and grow within the role
· Fresh, seasonal, farm-connected food environment
· Staff discount at Gullivers Farm Shop & Kitchen
Schedule
· Day shifts
· Weekend availability
· Occasional evening work during seasonal events and supper clubs
Experience
· Chef / kitchen experience: 2 years preferred
Work Location
In person – Gullivers Farm Shop & Kitchen, West Moors
To Apply
Please send your CV and a short introduction outlining your experience and why you would like to join Gullivers Farm Shop & Kitchen.
Pay: £28,397.76 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
