# Working with The Chef Tree in Swindon

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Surrounded by some of England’s finest countryside and no less than three Areas of Outstanding National Beauty, the town of Swindon, in the heart of Wiltshire, has always played a strategic role in the county’s development and trade. The town has been occupied since the Bronze Age, and the surrounding area boasts more prehistoric attractions than any other county in England.

Swindon’s ideal positioning in the southwest between London, Bath and Bristol has made it an important hub for travellers and traders who could reliably commute between these cities. As a largely rural and agricultural county, Wiltshire is famed for its top-quality, locally-grown produce, which has attracted a lot of attention from the culinary world.

## Types of venue

- Nursing Home
- Care Home
- Hospice
- Hospital

## How many chef jobs does The Chef Tree have in Swindon?

When it comes to joining the booming culinary world of the South West, there is no shortage of fantastic chef jobs on offer. Whether you are looking for temporary work on a freelance basis, a full-time role or you are interested in ongoing contracts in a qualified head chef position, chef manager, chef de partie or an experienced sous chef role, this county has it all.

There are always plenty of enticing opportunities to join a friendly catering team or even take on the position of a live-in private chef in some cases. At The Chef Tree, we strive to list all the latest jobs, job types, benefits and salary specifications prior to any placement.

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## Swindon Food Scene

The local produce on offer in Swindon is one of the most sought-after in the country and the popular weekly Sunday Swindon Farmers Market bears testament to this. The market is a foodie’s paradise and it is well worth a visit to sample a dazzling array of traditional and artisan produce from the area.

When the produce is this good, it is no wonder that Swindon is teaming with eateries, delivering mouth-watering dishes on every corner. Boasting an impressive 17 Michelin-starred restaurants, the county of Wiltshire is a real contender in the British culinary world. From traditional British gastro pubs to fine dining restaurants, vegan eateries, independent bistros, artisan cafes and microbreweries, Swindon is a treasure trove ready to be discovered.

## Swindon Food Hub Areas

Swindon is a real cultural melting pot when it comes to the town’s gastronomical scene. There is a diverse and far-reaching variety of dining experiences, popular with locals and visitors alike. Diners are spoilt for choice from traditional British offerings to the more exotic Nepalese, Spanish, Oriental, Brazilian or even American eating experiences.

### Old Town

The charming, historic Old Town in the heart of Swindon is always bustling with life and is filled with vibrant restaurants, stylish bars, live music, shops and activities. Step into Arkell Brewery’s Plough Inn (SN2 7RU) for a slice of British history, which has stood the test of time since the coronation of Queen Victoria, or enjoy a few drinks and traditional pub grub in The Steam Railway Co (SN1 3DX), one of Swindon’s oldest and most visited pubs.

If it’s something more contemporary you are after, the Old Town is brimming with enticing choices from independent family-run traditional tapas bars such as Los Gatos, to the fantastic Moshan Island Grill serving mouth-watering Caribbean dishes, to enticing steaks at Kenzo 72, or outstanding seafood at The Royal Oak.

### The Crossing Food Hub

The Crossing at The Brunel Shopping Centre (SN1 1LF) is the newest and largest food hub developed by Swindon Borough Council in recent years and it houses a myriad of restaurants and eateries under one roof. Diners can choose from a variety of independent restaurants, eat-in or grab-and-go international cuisines from the Street Food Kitchen area, or enjoy the more mainstream High Street eateries offering fresh produce round the clock.

Working for The Chef Tree is completely different from being a full-time chef. You choose the hours you want to do, fill in your portal, and everything is arranged around that.

Neil Roach

## Chef Jobs

- Head Chef
- Sous Chef
- Cook

Working for The Chef Tree is completely different from being a full-time chef. You choose the hours you want to do, fill in your portal, and everything is arranged around that.

Neil Roach

## Food Festivals in Swindon

When your larder is this rich, it is only fitting to share it with others. Swindon’s calendar is dotted with popular food shows and beer festivals that pop up throughout the year and attract visitors from far and wide.

### Swindon Cheese and Chilli Festival

The Swindon Cheese and Chilli Festival is in its 5th year and shows no signs of slowing down. Each year, the event brings an amazing array of colours and tastes to the town. Filled with tastings, competitions and demonstrations, it is a must-attend event.

### Swindon Vegan Fair

The Vegan Fair is making its debut in Swindon for the first time in 2022 to spread the word about plant-based goodness.

### Gin To My Tonic Festival

The popular Gin To My Tonic Festival at the STEAM Museum (SN2 2TA) is a firm favourite in Swindon displaying over 120 different craft gins and spirits. Whether you are a budding gin enthusiast or an expert connoisseur, you are guaranteed to have a good time.

Kickstart the festive season with a weekend of showcasing the best local produce at the Christmas Craft and Food Fair at Roves Farm.

## How The Chef Tree Helps Swindon

Although The Chef Tree was born in Bristol, we have extensive knowledge and long-standing connections with local businesses in nearby towns and cities in the South West. Due to its top-quality products, Swindon is a popular choice and destination for many chefs seeking new opportunities.

The Chef Tree has over ten years of experience in placing great chefs in various venues around the South West. We pride ourselves on our reputation for courtesy, excellence and efficiency.

Over the years, our chefs have worked in the smallest of kitchens to the biggest of venues to cook mouth-watering dishes and to ensure that they have staff who are able to follow menu specifications, be knowledgeable about special dietary requirements and can take full control of a kitchen at short notice. Our talented chefs are highly motivated, experienced and fully competent in bringing the initiative to each placement, whether they are there to cook breakfast or to create new dishes and culinary masterpieces.

The Chef Tree approaches each venue with the same discipline and dedication whether the job requires a head chef or kitchen manager, ensuring that customers and hungry guests are always satisfied. We provide basic training in kitchen leadership team roles, basic kitchen duties, food safety and food labelling standards, ensuring that our chefs are always prepared and ready to hit the ground running.

## Is Swindon famous for any food or drink?

Swindon has been synonymous with pig farming since Saxon times and the Wiltshire ham and bacon are still the region’s greatest exports. The town’s name is said to derive from the Saxon word ‘swine dun’, meaning ‘pig hill’, or ‘the hill where pigs were bread’.

To allow the famous Wiltshire pork to travel well, it needed to be preserved and so Harris’ of Calne came up with the famous Wiltshire Cure in the 1770s, which has stood the test of time. The area is also famed for the Wiltshire Loaf cheese, the curious Wiltshire Lardy Cake and its many cask ales and microbreweries.

What our Chefs say!

I like working for The Chef Tree because of the freedom and the flexibility

Eva Kam

You get to go to different venues, you’re not stuck in the same job endlessly, not boring. You don’t have to go back when you don’t like somewhere and there is a variety of jobs.

James Avery

Working for The Chef Tree is completely different from being a full-time chef
You choose the hours you want to do, fill in your portal, and everything is
arranged around that

Neil Roach

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