Job Description

Kitchen Assistant - Farms for City Children

Location -

Pembrokeshire

Salary -

22,223 per annum

Contract -

Full time (35 hours per week), Permanent

Farms for City Children offers children and young people a week in the heart of the British countryside staying on one of our farms, where they are immersed in the natural world of food, farming, and country life. During their stay, they participate in the seasonal tasks of the day: sowing, growing and harvesting in our kitchen gardens, caring for livestock and looking after the land, and a variety of tasks designed to build greater connection with the natural world.

We are looking for a Kitchen Assistant to join our friendly team on our Lower Treginnis team, Pembrokeshire.

About the Role

The Kitchen Assistant supports the efficient running of a busy kitchen providing three nutritious meals each day to a large residential accommodation for groups of up to 39 children and their accompanying adults. As an important part of the house team, the person in this role will work closely with the Kitchen Manager to ensure the needs of resident groups are met and that the highest standards of nutrition, food quality, food hygiene and health and safety are maintained. We pride ourselves on being able to cater for a full range of dietary needs and cultural differences.

This role will have regular and direct contact with our visiting children and adults, welcoming them upon arrival, supporting their induction into the house and maintaining a warm and friendly relationship throughout their stay.

For full details about the role, please see the and Job Information Pack.

What we Offer

In return you will receive a starting salary of 22,223 per annum and a range of benefits, which include:

25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

6% employer contribution to NEST pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

How to Apply

To apply, please go to https://hr.breathehr.com/v/kitchen-assistant-44263, download and fill out our application form that is located at the bottom of the page. Once completed, click on the Apply button, fill in your details and upload the application form. You may also wish to fill out and upload our equal opportunities monitoring form.

Deadline for applications is Monday 5 January 2025.

In person interviews to be held between Tuesday 13 and Thursday 15 January 2026. Please allow up to 1.5 hours for the selection process which will include a short tour, a practical exercise working as part of the kitchen team and a short interview.

We are unable to accept just cover letters and CVs.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE - DIRECT RECRUITMENT ONLY

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Pay: 22,223.00 per year

Benefits:

Free parking On-site parking Sick pay
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 05/01/2026