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Join the Riverford team as a Chef de Partie and nourish our community with organic, farm-fresh meals while enjoying a wealth of co-owner benefits
Overview
Salary
£12
Location
Wash Barn
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation summary: Riverford is a leading organic farm passionate about delivering fresh, seasonal produce directly to homes. As an employee-owned business, we prioritize sustainable farming and building a supportive community among our co-owners. By joining our team, you'll contribute to a meaningful mission that extends beyond just selling veg boxes. We're committed to creating an inspiring workplace where each member feels valued and empowered to grow personally and professionally.
- Role Summary:
- Prepare and serve wholesome breakfasts, lunches, and early evening meals using organic ingredients from the farm.
- Work collaboratively in a small team to execute versatile kitchen tasks including veg prep, dish creation, serving customers, and maintaining cleanliness.
- Engage with a variety of duties that ensure a delightful dining experience for our hardworking teams.
- Role Requirements:
- Previous professional catering experience in a similar setting preferred.
- Food Hygiene and/or professional cookery qualifications are desirable.
- Excellent customer service skills and a passion for cooking with fresh, seasonal ingredients.
- Must be available to work weekends and have reliable transportation to Wash Farm.
- Application Process Details:
- Submit your application to become a part of a company that celebrates good food and community.
- Enjoy the journey of professional growth with Riverford's extensive training and development opportunities.
Chef de Partie
Location: Wash Barn, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0JU - Reliable transportation is required to commute to Wash Farm, as it is not accessible by public transport routes.
Contract: Permanent - 39 hours, 5 shifts over 6 days, available Sunday to Friday.
Salary: £12.55 per hour
Work with us at Riverford and join a thriving employee-owned business
Your Role…
Our canteen provides our busy teams with healthy, fresh, organic meals which Riverford subsidises heavily. This makes it one of our most popular Co-Owner benefits. We serve breakfast & lunch 6 days per week and an early evening meal Sunday-Thursday.
Working as part of a small team you will help to produce and serve tasty meals for breakfast and lunch made with fantastic ingredients sourced from around the farm (butchery, dairy, production barn etc.). Our food is simple, but really tasty.
The work is varied and you will be doing a number of different tasks; veg prep, assisting others create dishes, serving customers, payment handling, keeping the kitchen clean and assisting the Canteen chefs in other tasks.
This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic and creative person to work in a company where good food is what we’re all about. Weekend availability is a set requirement for the role.
Skills & experience…
- Professional and catering experience in a similar establishment preferable
- Food Hygiene and/or professional cookery qualification desirable
- Good customer service skills
- A genuine passion and interest for food and cooking with fresh, seasonal ingredients
Why Riverford?
- Be a Key Player: Immerse yourself in a welcoming, team-oriented environment within our production department.
- Growth with Riverford: Embark on a journey of personal and professional development with extensive training opportunities tailored to support your career aspirations.
- Bucket load of Benefits: Enjoy a wealth of benefits including unlimited access to free organic fruit and vegetables, an annual bonus as a co-owner, discounts on our veg boxes, and more. Plus, enjoy our heavily subsidised, organic meals prepared on-site
Beyond the Veg Box: At Riverford, our passion for organic vegetables is unmatched. We’re not just about delivering veg boxes; we're dedicated to sustainable farming and community building. As a part of our team, you become a co-owner of Riverford, sharing in our successes and contributing to a mission that goes beyond profit. We aim to make Riverford a fulfilling place to work, where our co-owners feel valued and proud. Join us in making a difference, one veg box at a time.
