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Location: Delamere
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract - 9 months
Salary: £12.51 per hour
Working Hours: Part time, 24 hours.
Days of Work: 3 days out of 7. Two-week shift pattern - 2 days one week and 4 days the next (16 and 32 hours, average 24 per week).
Join Our Team in a Stunning Forest Setting!
We have an exciting opportunity for a Chef to join our Delamere team! Work in one of the UK’s most beautiful forest locations, developing your skills while providing outstanding service to our guests.
Who Are Forest Holidays?
We’re a Certified B Corp. Our business has been recognised as a force for good. It's what we’ve always known: our holidays are good for people and the planet. We’ve never done business as usual. Our holidays are unique, and so are we. We’re a team of 800 people. We’re stewards of 244.5 hectares of forest. We manage the land for conservation and create spaces in nature for people to stay. Our tucked-away cabin locations are always thoughtfully placed. They’re places to discover the wonders of nature and realise the part we all play in protecting it.
About the Chef role:
Open all year round, as our Chef 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. In this role you must deliver exceptional customer service, ensuring every guest enjoys the perfect Forest Feeling experience.
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.
What Are We Looking For?
Our ideal Chef must have 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.
We’re looking for someone with:
* Experience in catering is essential.
* A friendly, positive, and helpful attitude.
* Passion for delivering an outstanding customer service.
* Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
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 and enjoy a healthy work-life balance.
* Performance-based bonuses - Earn a 5% bonus (paid quarterly) if customer service targets are met.
* Social events and awards evenings - Celebrate success with your team.
* Pension scheme - Secure your future with our company pension.
* One full paid day to volunteer - Give back to a cause you care about.
* Subsidised meals - Discounted food when working on location.
* Wellbeing events & activities - Focus on your mental and physical wellness.
* Save on cabin breaks - Enjoy up to 20% off pre-booked stays or last-minute breaks for just £75 per cabin. Friends and family also receive 15% off.
* Hundreds of discounts - Save on top brands across the UK.
Forest Holidays is a Certified B Corporation, committed to sustainability and responsible tourism. By joining us, you’ll be part of a team that values people and the planet.
Click ‘Apply’ now to start your journey with us. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity!
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