Cook / Kitchen Lead
Buffalo & Co | Staffordshire Moorlands
Looking for a fresh start in food?
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Buffalo & Co Kitchen as we expand our offering and launch breakfast service alongside our popular lunch menu.
Based on a busy, family-run working farm in the Staffordshire Moorlands, Buffalo & Co is a true farm-to-fork business. Our water buffalo are raised on-site, meaning there are no food miles, no unnecessary transport and complete traceability from field to customer.
This is a unique opportunity for someone with kitchen experience who is looking for a change from traditional hospitality. You don't need to be a fine dining chef. We are looking for a capable cook who enjoys preparing quality food, takes pride in their work, and wants to be part of a growing local business.
The menu is already developed, tested and costed. Full training and ongoing mentoring will be provided. Your focus will be preparing and serving a premium product consistently and efficiently.
IMMEDIATE STARTS AVAILABLE
About the Role
Working from our fully fitted commercial kitchen, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day running of service, preparing breakfast and lunch products, maintaining high standards, and creating a great experience for customers.
The role includes:
- Preparing and serving breakfast and lunch products
- Taking customer orders and serving customers
- Managing kitchen service during opening hours
- Maintaining food hygiene and cleanliness standards
- Managing stock and kitchen organisation
- Taking ownership of a small, easy-to-manage kitchen
- Ensuring every customer receives a quality product
During busier periods you'll have support from an additional team member assisting with orders and service.
The Setting
This isn't your average kitchen job.
You'll be working on a busy, family-run farm where there is always something going on. The site welcomes trade customers, farm shop visitors, tourists, families and local regulars throughout the week.
Surrounded by animals, countryside and farming life, it's a refreshing change from the four walls of a traditional restaurant kitchen.
What We're Looking For
- Experience working in a kitchen, café, food truck, pub or similar food environment
- Professional, reliable and punctual
- Passionate about good food and quality ingredients
- Comfortable working independently
- Friendly and confident with customers
- Someone who takes pride in keeping standards high
What We Offer
- Daytime hours only
- No evening shifts
- Monday to Wednesday off every week
- Free food on shift
- Free on-site parking
- Small kitchen that's easy to manage and keep clean
- Beautiful countryside location
- Genuine work-life balance
- Opportunity to grow with an ambitious local business
If you're tired of late nights, split shifts and stressful kitchen environments, and would like to work with a premium farm-raised product in a unique setting, we'd love to hear from you.
Location
Buffalo & Co
Positioned on Oakleys Farm
Staffordshire Moorlands
Working Hours
The kitchen opens Thursday to Sunday, with time built in before and after service for preparation and close-down.
- Thursday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
- Friday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
- Saturday: 9:00am – 4:00pm
- Sunday: 10:00am – 3:00pm
To apply or find out more, get in touch today.. [email protected]
Pay: £13.00-£15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- Do you have any kitchen experience?
Work Location: In person
