THE BAMFORD COLLECTION IS A GROUP OF CONSCIOUSLY MINDED LIFESTYLE BRANDS COMMITTED TO NOURISHING AND NURTURING PEOPLE AND PLANET. 

SALARY: £32,760 per annum
Weekly pay planned from October 2025.

HOURS: 45 hour per week, 5 x 9-hour shifts, starts at 05.00 or 07.00

ABOUT THE ROLE

Join the heart of our culinary craft at Daylesford Organic Farm, where food is made with integrity, care, and a deep respect for nature. We’re looking for a Production Chef to be part of our Black Barn Production Kitchen Team, preparing and cooking our award-winning range of organic soups, meals, and broths.

This is a unique opportunity to work in a high-volume, artisanal kitchen that produces up to 30,000 hand-cooked units per week, using only the finest organic ingredients, many grown on our farm, with meat supplied by our own abattoir.

You’ll be part of a team that values craftsmanship, sustainability, and wellbeing, working in a beautiful countryside setting with access to fresh, organic produce and a supportive, purpose-driven culture.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Carry out all food preparation in a timely and professional manner and ensuring that all ingredients are prepared, weighed and measured ready for production.
• Prepare a diverse range of organic dishes following recipes with precision and care, consistently delivering exceptional quality and presentation in every batch.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, food safety, and hygiene
• Work collaboratively with the production team to meet daily output targets above are met for the required fulfilment rate (98%)
• Communicate effectively with other departments, including Distribution, Technical and Buying Teams.
• Support innovation and seasonal menu development when required
• Assist with stock rotation and ingredient traceability
• Observing a clean-as-you-go policy and completing the required cleaning rotas
• Keeping detailed records in order to fulfil the business’s due diligence and traceability requirements
• Participating in the effective communication amongst the team regarding any changes to recipes, procedures and/or operational needs, and amongst the company and other customers regarding any quality issues/shortages in the required timescale.
• Bring our purpose to life by driving meaningful social and environmental improvements, contributing to our journey as a B Corp, and aligning with our sustainability vision.
• Inspire and empower our customers, suppliers, and partners to live and work more consciously, creating a lasting positive impact on the world.
• Act as a role model for sustainability and quality in food production.

SKILLS YOU WILL BRING

• A love or food, skilled in preparing large volumes while maintaining quality, a precision in measuring, prepping, and presenting hand-cooked products.
• A strong eye for detail to ensure accuracy and precision with ability to follow standardised recipes with accuracy and consistency.
• A good understanding of food safety and health & safety requirements with a familiarity with HACCP, SALSA, and Soil Association standards.
• The ability to work independently following existing processes and recipes/specifications.
• A positive attitude representing Daylesford’s values with pride and professionalism
• A passion for learning to engage in ongoing learning and development initiatives.
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• PERKS & BENEFITS

• Discounts: We offer a range of discounts on our products, treatments, and dining experiences from day one. 
• Volunteering Days: Employees are offered one paid day per year to volunteer with a
  charity of their choice.   
• Private Medical: We offer subsidised private medical insurance through Bupa.  
• Pension Scheme: Pay up to 9% of your salary into your pension each month; we
  contribute up to 4.5%. 
• Life Assurance: We offer life assurance cover, equivalent of up to a year of your annual salary. 
• Mental Health Support: Our Employee Assistance Programme provides 24-hour support, seven days a week.