Cook

Forest Holidays; Newark and Sherwood; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nature retreat company located in the United Kingdom is looking for a Cook to prepare and cook high-quality food while providing exceptional customer service. Enjoy a better work-life balance without late nights, and benefit from a generous holiday allowance, performance-based bonuses, and a pension scheme. Join a team passionate about conservation and creating unique holiday experiences in nature.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Performance-based bonuses

Social events and awards evenings

Pension scheme

One full paid day to volunteer

Qualifications

• Experience in catering is essential.
• A friendly, positive, and helpful attitude.
• Passion for delivering outstanding customer service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook all orders to high standards.
• Comply with health and safety regulations.
• Encourage principles of safe food handling.
• Follow the cleaning rota to maintain hygiene.

Skills

Catering experience

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Positive and friendly attitude

Job description

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 Are We Looking For?

• 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.

Tired of late nights in the kitchen? Join us at Sherwood Forest to keep your passion for cooking while enjoying a better work-life balance. We’re a Certified B Corp. Our business has been recognised as a force for good. It's what we’ve always known: our holidays are good for people and the planet. We’ve never done business as usual. Our holidays are unique, and so are we. We’re a team of 800 people. We’re stewards of 244.5 hectares of forest. We manage the land for conservation and create spaces in nature for people to stay. Our tucked‑away cabin locations are always thoughtfully placed. They’re places to discover the wonders of nature and realise the part we all play in protecting it.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.