Forest Retreat Cook - Great Benefits & Work-Life Balance

Forest Holidays; Tetford; On-site; GBP 36,420,000 - 39,972,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Employee dining benefits

Health & wellbeing platform

Job summary

Forest Holidays in Thorpe is seeking a Cook to join our team and help maintain high standards of food and service. Open year-round, the role supports our Forest Retreat building, which serves as reception, shop, bar, and restaurant. We offer a balanced schedule with no late openings to support a better work-life balance.

You will prepare and cook orders, ensure food safety, and maintain clean kitchen areas while delivering exceptional guest experiences in a serene forest setting.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Catering experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Forest Holidays in Thorpe is seeking a Cook to join our team and help maintain high standards of food and service. Open year-round, the role supports our Forest Retreat building, which serves as reception, shop, bar, and restaurant. We offer a balanced schedule with no late openings to support a better work-life balance.

You will prepare and cook orders, ensure food safety, and maintain clean kitchen areas while delivering exceptional guest experiences in a serene forest setting.