Cook

FOREST HOLIDAYS LIMITED; Delamere Forest; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Performance-based bonuses

Enhanced parental leave

Long service awards

Health & wellbeing platform access

Pension scheme

Two paid days to volunteer

Subsidised meals

Health cash plan & life assurance

Wellbeing events & activities

Discounts on breaks

Job summary

Forest Holidays at Delamere Forest is hiring a Cook to join our Forest Retreat team. Open all year, you will help deliver great food and guest service in a setting that blends woodland beauty with warm hospitality.

This role is full-time, 40 hours per week, with shifts across 8am–10pm and 5 days out of 7. You’ll work alongside a friendly team, maintain high hygiene standards, and help guests enjoy a memorable Forest Feeling experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering is essential.
• Ability to deliver high-standard food and service.
• Excellent communication and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook all orders, ensuring quality and presentation.
• Comply with H&S and Food Hygiene regulations and complete required paperwork.
• Understand and encourage safe food handling to maintain hygiene standards.
• Follow the cleaning rota to maintain high standards of cleanliness in kitchen areas.

Skills

Catering experience

Hospitality mindset

Customer service

Communication skills

Job description

Tired of late nights in the kitchen? Join us atDelamere Forestto keep your passion for cooking while enjoying a better work-life balance

Salary:£12.71 to £13.95 per hour

Working Hours:Full-time, 40 hours.

Days of Work: 5 days out of 7 - to be worked between the hours of 8am and 10pm.

We have an exciting opportunity for aCookto join our friendly Retreat Team atDelamere Forest.

Work in one of the UK’s most stunning woodland locations, developing your skills while leading a team that provides outstanding service and sparkling-clean cabins for our guests.

Our cabins at Delamere are tucked away in the largest woodland area in Cheshire. A peaceful escape under starry skies, surrounded by nature and designed to help guests unwind, recharge, and reconnect.

About the Cookrole:

Open all year round, as ourCookyou play a pivotal role in our Forest Retreat building, the hub of the location. This is our reception, the first port of call for guests checking in on their holiday. It houses a shop, bar, and restaurant. Opening hours are location and season dependantbut there are no late openings which allows a better work/life balance. In this role you must deliver exceptional customer service, ensuring every guest enjoys the perfectForest Feelingexperience.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook all orders, ensuring the quality and presentation of the food is to the highest standard.


• Comply with H&S and Food Hygiene regulations and complete required paperwork associated within a food environment.


• Understand and encourage the principles of safe food handling to ensure all food preparation is to the highest standards of hygiene.


• Follow the cleaning rota, to ensure the regular cleaning of all kitchen areas, equipment and appliances to meet the required high standards of cleanliness.

What Are We Looking For?

Our idealCookmust have a real passion for great food to oversee our catering provision, so delivering exceptional customer service is essential. You will ensure our guests receive food of the highest standard whilst ensuring all our kitchen Health & Safety obligations are met in full.

We're looking for someone with:

• Experience in catering is essential.


• A friendly, positive, and helpful attitude.


• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.

Who Are Forest Holidays?

We’re a team of 800 people, caring for UK forests and creating unique stays in nature where guests can truly switch off and reconnect.If you’re looking for a career where you can make a real difference, and be part of something meaningful, you've found the right place

Why Join Us?

As a valued member of our team, you’ll enjoy a range of fantastic benefits, including:

• Generous holiday allowance -Take the time you need to recharge


• Performance-based bonuses -Earn a 5% bonus (paid quarterly) when customer service targets are met


• Enhanced parental leave -(24 weeks maternity, 3 weeks paternity at full pay).


• Long service awards and company events -Celebrate success with your team


• Access to our health & well being platform - Providing you with tools, resources and support to help you feel your best


• Pension scheme- Secure your future with our company pension


• Twopaid days to volunteer -Give back to a cause you care about


• Subsidised meals -Discounted food when working on location


• Health cash plan & life assurance -Covered by the company to keep you protected


• Wellbeing events & activities -Focus on your mental and physical wellness


• Save on breaks -Discounted and last-minute stays at Forest Holidays and Sykes Cottages for you, your friends & family.


• Hundreds of discounts -Save on top brands across the UK

Please note:If successful in the role,any job offer will be subject to pre-employment checks, including a basic criminal record check.

Reasonable Adjustments:We’re all about diversity, inclusion, and bringing your authentic self to work. Need adjustments for the recruitment process? Just ask, our team is happy to help.