Lead Cook - Barhaugh Hall
Would you like to work with an award-winning organisation? How about in an award-winning organisation that guarantees weekends off and a minimum of 12 weeks off a year?
Barhaugh Hall, our children’s activity centre near Alston is looking for a Lead Cook. 33 hpw contract.
Starting pay £23,377.20 (£15.40 per hour)
The Role
As a Lead Cook you will be at the heart of the kitchen, reporting to the Catering Manager and supporting them to deliver high quality meals and a smooth-running kitchen. You’ll lead by example and motivate a small, friendly catering team and ensure our visiting children and teachers enjoy nutritious, tasty meals throughout their stay.
Key responsibilities:
Supporting the Catering Manager in all aspects of kitchen operations
Leading and motivating the kitchen team during shifts
Positively interacting with customers and providing them an excellent service
Preparing a variety of meals suitable for children and adults
Maintaining excellent standards of food hygiene, safety, and cleanliness
Ensuring special dietary requirements are catered for appropriately
Working Week
This is a full-time position with a contract of 33 hours per week. Lead Cooks receive 6 weeks of paid holiday and accrue a further 6 weeks of holiday during their working weeks. This allows for 12 weeks holiday a year, closely following the school holiday dates. These accrued holiday hours means the average working week to be around 38 hours per week.
Monday – Friday, no late nights or weekend work
Breakfast shifts start no earlier than 6am
Evening shifts finish no later than 8pm
Friday finish no later than 5pm, but usually 3pm
Timetable is on a 4 week pattern, an example of one working week could be:
Monday – 6am – 3pm
Tuesday – 6am – 3pm
Wednesday – 9am – 8pm
Thursday – 7am – 8pm
Friday – 7am – 2pm
The Centre
Barhaugh Hall is set in over 9 acres of land and lies on the Cumbria / Northumbria border. For those wishing to have a wonderful experience in a really beautiful part of the countryside, Barhaugh Hall will certainly not disappoint. The views over the valley are breathtaking whatever the weather and it is often possible to spot some of the varied wildlife living in the area such as deer, red squirrels and hares.
The Benefits
Why work for Robinwood?
A supportive and friendly working environment
Regular Monday – Friday daytime shifts – no late-night restaurant hours!
Tax free profit bonus
12 weeks set holiday a year including August and Christmas!
Uniform
All meals free of charge
Staff social events
Pension scheme
Training and development opportunities
Beautiful working surroundings in a historic hall and countryside setting
A role that makes a really positive difference to children
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