Lead Cook
Date Posted: 2026-09-10
Location: Bere Alston, Devon, GB, PL20 7
Any
Application Deadline: 2026-12-09 21:30:14.573
Position Details
Lead Cook Barhaugh Hall, near Alston, Cumbria
Start date: 1st November 2026
Fixed Term to 31st October 2027 (Potential to be extended)
Why Robinwood?
- Industry-leading Employer
- Living Wage Foundation accredited
- Investors in People Gold
- Employee-owned business
Love cooking and want your work to make a real difference? At Robinwood, you won't just be preparing meals — you'll be helping create memorable residential experiences for children. From hearty breakfasts to satisfying evening meals, your food will fuel adventure, confidence, and fun.
We are looking for a passionate and organised Lead Cook to join our friendly team at Maes y Nant.
What you will be doing as a Lead Cook:
- 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
What you will get:
- £26,375 (£15.85 per hour, based on a 32-hour per week contract)
- Consistent monthly pay through an annualised hours contract
- Pay reflective of experience and skills
- Plus:
- Monday to Friday shifts no late nights or weekends
- Free meals on shift
- Profit-related tax-free bonus
- 12 weeks off per year (including August and Christmas)
- Staff social events
- Training and development opportunities
- A fun, child-centred working environment
Your working pattern:
Full-time contract - 32 hours per week (average 38 hours worked over 5 days)
Fixed 4-week rotating timetable
Shifts between 6am and 8pm (latest finish), Fridays earlier
Example week:
- Monday: 9am - 8pm
- Tuesday: 7am - 8pm
- Wednesday: 6am - 3pm
- Thursday: 6am - 3pm
- Friday: 6am - 3pm
Enjoy a strong work-life balance with predictable hours and no weekend work.
Training & Development
We support your growth with:
- Food hygiene certification (Level 2 provided if needed)
- Ongoing professional development
- Opportunities to build leadership skills
What we are looking for:
- Experienced in a busy kitchen (with some leadership responsibility)
- Passionate about cooking and teamwork
- Knowledgeable about food hygiene and safety
- Positive, proactive, and customer-focused
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