Cook

We have an exciting opportunity available for a Cook to join our team working on a full time basis, 38 hours per week, 5 days out of 7. This position will cover a mixture of early and lates, providing a good work/life balance with one weekend on, one weekend off over two weeks. In return we will offer you an hourly pay rate of £11.94 per hour (increasing to £12.53 per hour if the location meets the monthly targets), a place to develop your skills and the chance to work in some of the UK's most stunning forest environments.
The Cook Role:
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.
We are looking for individuals with a real passion for great food to oversee our catering provision, so delivering exceptional customer service is essential. You will ensure our guests receive food of the highest standard whilst ensuring all our kitchen Health & Safety obligations are met in full.
Responsibilities include:
+ 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.
+ Previous experience in catering is essential.
As our Cook we can offer you:
+ Monthly 5% NPS bonus (paid quarterly) if location achieves customer service targets.

+ Save on cabin breaks - pre-book a break with up to 20% off or travel last minute for just £75 a cabin. You also get a friends and family discount giving them 15% off all breaks.
Our ideal Cook:
Passionate about all the little details that make a holiday great, you're the kind of person who gets how important good customer service is. It's what makes our guests return time and time again. Experience of working in a fast paced food and beverage environment is essential, you must be able to work both individually and as one team.
+ 16 - 17 year olds paid at £6.40 p/hr (increasing to £6.72 p/hr if targets met)
+ 17 - 18 year olds paid at £8.60 p/hr (increasing to £9.03 p/hr if targets met)
Forest Holidays is a Certified B Corporation, recognised globally as a business that's a force for good. We provide holidays that are good for people and the planet.
Don't miss out on the opportunity to join our fantastic team!