Head Cook

Salesians of Don Bosco UK; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A Catholic Youth Retreat Centre is seeking an experienced Cook to prepare nutritious meals for residents and guests in Bollington. The role involves managing the kitchen, ensuring food safety, and catering to dietary requirements. Applicants must hold a Level 2 Award in Food Safety and demonstrate strong cookery skills. The position offers daytime hours and benefits such as holiday and training opportunities.

Benefits

6.6 weeks’ holiday

Contributory pension scheme

Professional development and training

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing high-quality home-cooked meals.
• Ability to cater to special dietary requirements.
• Trustworthy and capable of managing a kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen in preparing nutritious food for residents and guests.
• Manage purchasing, stock rotation, and cleanliness.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations.

Skills

Cookery skills

Food safety compliance

Menu planning

Flexibility

Education

Level 2 Award in Food Safety

Job description

Location:Bollington, SK10

Salary:£15 per hour

Contract Type:Permanent

Position Type:Full time

Savio House Retreat Centre is looking for an experienced Cook to take the lead in the kitchen and prepare nutritious food for our residents and guests.

We are a Catholic Youth Retreat Centre situated in a beautiful setting in Bollington. We offer residential and day retreats to groups and individuals of all ages.

We are a small friendly team and are looking for an experienced cook to deliver high quality home cooked food using fresh, seasonal and local ingredients wherever possible, ensuring a special experience for all our guests (usually groups of up to 50 people) and resident community (c. 10 people), whatever their age and nationality.

You will be responsible for delivering a varied menu, taking into account special dietary requirements and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. You will have responsibility for purchasing, stock rotation, cleanliness, food safety standards and general kitchen management.

You must hold a valid Level 2 Award in Food Safety as a minimum, be able to work alone and on your own initiative and be trustworthy. You will be well presented, have a friendly nature and be willing to work flexibly.

Working hours: Full time role (daytime hours)

6.6 weeks’ holiday, contributory pension scheme, uniform, professional development and training provided

For further information, to arrange an informal visit before application and/or to apply with your CV, please contact:

Emma or Sara at

Email: [e-mail]

Tel: [phone]

Closing date 15th August 2025

The Salesians of Don Bosco UK is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Basic DBS Disclosure is required for this role.