Job Description

We are a family run, independent, food loving farm shop & cafe based in the beautiful Ecclesbourne valley in Derbyshire.

Imagine working with the best quality locally reared meats, homemade savouries & cakes, fresh produce & artisan foods in our fresh food kitchen to create dishes for our breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea menus, plus with a chance to show off your skills on our occasional evening pop up events or in a product development role supporting our bakery team

So, we could list all the reasons

why you will like working at Croots

but...

It's a given we have an

amazing team

; you wouldn't get past a probationary period if we weren't the right fit for you or you weren't the right fit for us. Our team host a wide variety of interests, experiences and foodie tastes and we are like one big family, in fact we even have a name for ourselves - the Croutons!

It's a given that we have

lovely customers

- we pride ourselves on customer service and that's what makes us different to others -

high standards are a given

but excellence in

customer service is where we really shine

.

We only do a handful of evening events a year, so you will primarily be working

daytime shifts

in a beautiful location

it's a given that

we give you all the relevant training, development and tools

to enable you to perform your job to the best of your abilities.

It's a given that we continue to

evolve our menu and food offering

and you can play a part in this

In 2008, Steve and Kay Croot realised their dream in building the farm shop & cafe on the family farm. Sixteen years later, the business is still going strong, with a relentless passion to deliver delicious fresh food.

So, what do we look for in a new team member?

We are seeking an enthusiastic, confident and organized chef who has a real passion for producing dishes from fresh. You will be working in a small kitchen producing high quality food, therefore it is essential that you are organized and can work efficiently and be confident enough to cook on your own on some of the days. We are looking for someone who is willing to work some weekends, who has at least two years experience in a fresh food restaurant/kitchen and someone who cares about high standards, quality food presentation and kitchen cleanliness.

We believe in employing a person into our team that shares the same values as us. Curious what they might be? What have you got to lose by coming for a chat with coffee and cake on us? If you need the details, peek at our website, or stalk us on Facebook or Instagram

What do we offer?

- competitive salary

- 28 days holiday with three days off at Christmas and New Year.

- Staff discount of 25%

- Pension scheme

- Structured working week

-Limited evening work, less than 10 pop up events through the year

- Working in a beautiful location with amazing views

- No Line Management responsibilities

What will you be doing?

Ensuring the smooth and efficient day to day running of the cafe kitchen (only 1 chef per day on the quieter mid week days and 2 on busier days) Hours are typically 8am till 4pm

Covering the preparation of all the menu

Produce high quality fresh food on a daily basis

Some ordering and stock control duties

Ensuring all health and safety and 5 star food hygiene standards are adhered to

Ensuring portion control and waste control to maintain profit margins

Cleaning down all equipment used.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 14.00-14.50 per hour

Expected hours: 32 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount On-site parking
Schedule:

Day shift
Application question(s):

Are you able to work on weekends? Which food hygiene certificate do you have
Experience:

Cooking: 2 years (required) Food preparation: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 19/06/2025
Expected start date: 14/07/2025