Lead Cook | Weekday Kitchen Leadership & Great Perks

Robinwood Activity Centre Limited; Alston; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

Tax-free bonus

12 weeks off per year

Staff social events

Training and development

Child-centred environment

Job summary

Robinwood Activity Centre Limited is seeking a Lead Cook to join the catering team at Barhaugh Hall, near Alston in Cumbria. The role covers a 32-hour week on an annualised hours contract with a fixed-term start date of 1 November 2026 and ending 31 October 2027, with potential extension.

You will oversee kitchen operations and help deliver nutritious meals for children and adults. The position offers a supportive, child-centred working environment with no late nights and weekend work on a

Qualifications

• Experienced in a busy kitchen with leadership responsibility.
• Knowledgeable about food hygiene and safety.
• Positive, proactive and customer-focused.

Responsibilities

• As Lead Cook you will support the Catering Manager in all kitchen operations.
• Lead and motivate the kitchen team during shifts.
• Prepare a variety of nutritious meals for children and adults.
• Ensure all dietary requirements are met.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and cleanliness.
• Provide a positive and welcoming service to guests.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Food hygiene

Teamwork

Customer service

Menu planning

Job description

Robinwood Activity Centre Limited is seeking a Lead Cook to join the catering team at Barhaugh Hall, near Alston in Cumbria. The role covers a 32-hour week on an annualised hours contract with a fixed-term start date of 1 November 2026 and ending 31 October 2027, with potential extension.

You will oversee kitchen operations and help deliver nutritious meals for children and adults. The position offers a supportive, child-centred working environment with no late nights and weekend work on a