Cook

Forest Holidays; Keld; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading holiday destination company in Keld is seeking a Cook to deliver exceptional service in a restaurant setting. Responsibilities include preparing food, ensuring cleanliness, and maintaining high hygiene standards. Ideal candidates should have catering experience, a positive attitude, and strong communication skills. Great perks include generous holiday allowance and performance-based bonuses.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Performance-based bonuses

Social events and awards evenings

Pension scheme

One full paid day to volunteer

Subsidised meals

Wellbeing events & activities

Discounted cabin breaks

Hundreds of discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in catering is essential.
• A friendly, positive, and helpful attitude.
• Passion for delivering outstanding customer service.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook all orders to the highest standard.
• Comply with H&S and Food Hygiene regulations.
• Encourage safe food handling practices.
• Ensure regular cleaning of kitchen areas.

Skills

Customer service

Food preparation

Hygiene standards

Communication

Job description

Overview

Open all year round, as our Cook you 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 dependant but 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 perfect Forest Feeling experience.

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 We’re Looking For / Qualifications

• Experience in catering is essential.
• A friendly, positive, and helpful attitude.
• Passion for delivering an outstanding customer service.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance - Take the time you need to recharge and enjoy a healthy work-life balance.
• Performance-based bonuses - Earn a 5% bonus (paid quarterly) if customer service targets are met.
• Social events and awards evenings - Celebrate success with your team.
• Pension scheme - Secure your future with our company pension.
• One full paid day to volunteer - Give back to a cause you care about.
• Subsidised meals - Discounted food when working on location.
• Wellbeing events & activities - Focus on your mental and physical wellness.
• Save on cabin breaks - Enjoy up to 20% off pre-booked stays or last-minute breaks for just £75 per cabin. Friends and family also receive 15% off.
• Hundreds of discounts - Save on top brands across the UK.
• Forest Holidays is a Certified B Corporation, committed to sustainability and responsible tourism. By joining us, you'll be part of a team that values people and the planet.