Summary of all current roles (for further details on each position please scroll down to view full listing)
| JOB TITLE | HOURS | CONTRACT | LOCATION |
| Head Cook | 24-36 hrs | Depends on candidate + overtime | Arthurs Farm Kitchen – Fordhall Farm |
| Youth Worker and Volunteer Leader | 24-40 hrs | Depends on candidate | Onsite – Fordhall Farm |
| Casual Sessional Leaders to support our care farm, youth project and school visits. | Variable | Occasional work | Onsite – Fordhall Farm |
| Catering Assistants (16+) | Casual | Seasonal May – September | UK wide (transport available from the farm) |
| Part time waiters / waitresses | Casual | Volunteer basis | Onsite – Fordhall Farm |
Head Cook – Arthurs Farm Kitchen. Part time or Full-time
Arthur’s Farm Kitchen are looking for an enthusiastic, creative and hardworking Head Cook to support our next phase of development. You will have a key role in helping us to deliver our strategic promises to our shareholders and local community. We have a strong passion and commitment to connect people’s hearts and minds to the natural environment and the food which is derived from it.
Our menu is therefore produce driven focusing on using seasonal, locally produced ingredients. We bake from scratch each morning, we choose not to use fryers or microwaves and we pride ourselves in using traditional cookery methods.
We are looking for someone who loves to cook from scratch, is creative, highly organised and is able to ‘muck in’ with what needs to be done. Some training can be offered for the role, but an ability to work under pressure is a busy kitchen will be essential.
This is a full-time position or part time for the right candidate of 24-36 hours per week during 9-5 Tuesday – Sunday. Regular weekends off and only occasional evenings required. Perfect for achieving the right work life balance in catering.
Download our organisation Fordhall Farm Values
Download Head Cook Job Description Fordhall Farm 2019
Interviews on application. Immediate start.
Please email a copy of your CV together with a covering letter explaining why Fordhall is right for you and why you are right for us (please note our organisation values) for the attention of Nina Elizabeth via arthurs@fordhallfarm.com. Due to high levels of response to our positions only candidates successful in being shortlisted will be contacted.
Youth Worker – 24 up to 40 hours/week dependant on candidate.
You will work with primarily school-aged young people who do not thrive in an academic environment. By working here at Fordhall with these young people you will change the lives of these individuals for the better. You will empower young people and give them new opportunities. Our support enables participants to make choices about their present and future options, regarding education, careers, and social situations.
With extensive experience of working with challenging young people, you will also have a passion and experience in working in the outdoors. Greenwood working and forestry experience is a preference for this position. A proven aptitude for practical tasks and the use of hand tools is essential. To read more about the project see our Growing Confidence project page. Whilst the application states a qualification in youth work is essential, we will consider other applicants if there is extensive experience of working with challenging young people. The approach to your work is the most important attribute to us.
Starting immediately.
Download our organisation Fordhall Farm Values
Download the Youth Worker Fordhall Job Description July 2019
Download the Project Description
Download the Youth Worker Application Form July 19
Deadline Sunday 4th August 2019. This position has been re-advertised with a full time option.
Please email completed applications for the attention of Wendy Murray, wendy.murray@fordhallfarm.com. Applications without a completed application form will not be accepted. Due to high levels of response to our positions only candidates successful in being shortlisted will be contacted.
Catering Assistant
If you are friendly, have good stamina and an even better sense of humour this may be ideal for you!
We are looking for hard working, enthusiastic and reliable staff to join our event catering team. Role includes handling orders and payments on our mobile catering units. An excellent opportunity for some summer work at exciting international events.
May-September. Weekend availability necessary.
Experience not essential as full training will be given. Ages 16+.
For more information please email James at theteam@fordhallfarm.com
Part-time Volunteer Waiter/Waitress
We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic person to join our fun & hard working team in Arthur’s Farm Kitchen.
Full training will be given, together with references for your CV. Flexibility, good interpersonal skills and a desire to learn are essential.
Please leave a covering letter (explaining your skills and why you wish to volunteer at Fordhall Farm) with a member of staff or email it to arthurs@fordhallfarm.com marking it for the attention of Nina Elizabeth.
Immediate Start
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