Canteen Chef - 32 hours/week

Heckfield Place is a beautifully restored hotel on a 400-acre farm in the county of Hampshire, just outside of London. The kitchen sources some of its produce from our biodynamic market garden on site, and chefs take regular tours of the farm to draw inspiration from what they see growing.

The kitchen is currently looking for a Canteen Chef - 32 hours/ week (Wed-Sat) to join our dynamic kitchen. Most of our dishes are created to showcase the produce from the farm.

We are looking for a person that is interested in healthy food offerings, utilising the farm as much as possible with limited items bought in. Reduced food waste and the creativity using any spent items from the two restaurants.

Are you a chef that is willing to learn and has an enthusiastic approach to a unique style of cooking?

Position responsibilities include but aren't limited to

• To prepare the staff canteen area for service and maintain the cleanliness of the canteen
• Be able to plan, cook and create menus for the staff canteen
• To prepare the service area, hot cupboards and other equipment at the point of service for the efficient and effective service of the staff meals
• To clean daily all recognized catering areas to the company's agreed standards
• Have good knowledge of Allergens and understand and complete all due diligence
• To undergo any on and off-site training sessions as required by the company
• Any duties as required to ensure that the staff canteen area and kitchen are in a clean, hygienic and safe condition and that the food service is effective and efficient
• To occasionally be required to assist the chef in basic kitchen food preparation
• Minimize food wastage and respond pro-actively to staff feedback

Basic salary of £25,393.62 PA (32 hours per week)

Benefits

Tronc (Allocation for 2025 was £7,800+ per annum / per person based on full time hours)

Increased holiday allowance

Vitality healthcare cover

Employee assistance programme

Life assurance scheme (from day one, covering up to 2x your annual salary)

50% F&B discount when dining in our restaurants

Company sick pay

Enhanced maternity pay

Enhanced paternity pay

Recruit a Friend bonus (£1000)

Monthly employee recognition scheme

Annual employee parties

Free staff meals

Daily briefings with the team, including food tasting - opportunities to work with the Home Farm

50% discount on Wildsmith Skin products

Heckfield Plus - online discounts

New Baby gift

Christmas gift

The ideal person will have a passion for working seasonally and be opened to learning new styles and techniques. At Heckfield we pride ourselves on providing training, development and a chance to progress within the company. If you would like to work in a collaborative and creative environment, please apply now!