Cook

Forest Holidays; Tetford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Performance-based bonuses

Enhanced parental leave

Long service awards

Pension scheme

Two paid days to volunteer

Subsidised meals

Health cash plan & life assurance

Wellbeing events & activities

Discounted stays

Hundreds of discounts

Job summary

Forest Holidays in Thorpe Forest, Norfolk is recruiting a part-time Cook to join our friendly team. You’ll work 30 hours across 3-4 days, preparing and cooking meals to our recipes and high standards, while delivering warm, welcoming service to guests.

You'll follow hygiene, safety and cleaning schedules, maintain food quality, and support a smooth kitchen during peak times. A driving licence and transport are essential due to location.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a kitchen or catering environment.
• Ability to maintain high standards of food hygiene.
• Strong teamwork and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items following our recipes and specifications
• Ensure food is presented to a consistently high standard
• Support a smooth and efficient kitchen service during busy periods
• Maintain excellent hygiene, food safety and health & safety standards
• Complete kitchen checks and required food safety paperwork
• Follow cleaning schedules to keep the kitchen safe, tidy and well organised

Skills

Kitchen experience

Positive attitude

Food quality

Attention to detail

Fast-paced service

Job description

Job Details

• Location:Thorpe Forest (Norfolk)
• Salary: £12.71 to £13.95 per hour
• Working Hours: Part-time, 30 hours.
• Days of Work: 3-4 days per week. Shifts will vary Monday to Sunday, between the hours of 08:30 and 20:30.
• Transport: Please note that our location is not accessible by public transport. Therefore, a valid driving licence and access to a car, or another reliable means of transport, are essential for this role.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Cook to join our friendly team at Thorpe Forest.

Be a part of making special escapes in one of the UK’s most peaceful forest locations, developing your skills while ensuring our cabins are beautifully prepared for every guest. Our cabins offer a natural escape beside the banks of the River Thet, close to where the Norfolk and Suffolk borders meet. Choose a cabin beneath the tranquil canopy of the forest or opt for a more open aspect in the picturesque woodland glade.

About the Cook role:

As the Cook, you’ll play an important role in delivering warm, welcoming food to guests throughout their stay.

Working from our menu and specifications, you’ll prepare and cook dishes with care, ensuring they are presented to a high and consistent standard. Our on-site Cooks play a key role in putting the finishing touches to our dishes, helping deliver a smooth kitchen service while keeping our food quality and standards high for our guests.

Our kitchen can be fast-paced during busy holiday periods, but it’s also a supportive team environment where attention to detail, organisation and pride in your work make all the difference.

Alongside preparing food, you’ll help maintain a clean, safe and well-organised kitchen, ensuring food safety standards and hygiene procedures are followed at all times.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook menu items following our recipes and specifications
• Ensure food is presented to a consistently high standard
• Support a smooth and efficient kitchen service during busy periods
• Maintain excellent hygiene, food safety and health & safety standards
• Complete kitchen checks and required food safety paperwork
• Follow cleaning schedules to keep the kitchen safe, tidy and well organised

About You

We’re looking for someone who enjoys working with food and takes pride in delivering a great experience for guests.

You’ll thrive in a busy environment and understand the importance of quality, consistency and teamwork in a kitchen.

Ideally, you will have experience in a similar catering role, but just as important is a positive attitude, reliability and a passion for good food and service.

You’ll bring:

• Experience working in a kitchen or catering environment
• A positive and friendly attitude
• A strong focus on food quality and presentation
• Good organisation and attention to detail
• Confidence working in a fast-paced service environment

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
• Pension scheme - Secure your future with our company pension
• Two paid 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.