At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a kitchen team to create delicious meals for children and adults.
- Company: Join Robinwood, an award-winning, employee-owned business with a fun culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, free meals, and 12 weeks off per year.
- Other info: Flexible hours with no late nights or weekends, plus training opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference while cooking in a supportive, child-centred environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in a busy kitchen and a passion for cooking and teamwork.
The predicted salary is between 15.65 - 15.65 £ per hour.
Maes y Nant, near Wrexham, North Wales
Start date: 25th August 2026
Fixed Term to 31st December (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:
- £24,414 pro rata (£15.65 per hour, based on a 30-hour per week contract)
- Consistent monthly pay through an annualised hours contract
- Pay reflective of experience and skills
- 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 - 30 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: 7am - 2pm
Enjoy a strong work-life balance with predictable hours and no weekend work. Flexibility for this fixed term contract to be between 25-30 hours per week. A 25 hour per week contract would be worked across 4 days.
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
Ready to apply? If you’re looking for a rewarding role where you can cook great food, enjoy a balanced lifestyle, and make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Locations
Lead Cook in Wales, Wrexham employer: Robinwood Activity Centre Limited
At Robinwood, we pride ourselves on being an industry-leading employer, recognised for our commitment to employee welfare and development. As a Living Wage Foundation accredited and Investors in People Gold business, we offer a supportive work culture that values your contributions and fosters personal growth. Located near the beautiful Wrexham in North Wales, you'll not only enjoy a fulfilling role as a Food and Beverage Team Leader but also be part of an employee-owned company that truly cares about making a difference in the lives of our guests.
Contact Details:
Robinwood Activity Centre Limited Recruitment Team
