Lead Cook
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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
Love cooking and want your work to make a real difference?
At Robinwood, you wont just be preparing meals youll 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:
As part of a small, supportive catering team, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality meals and keeping the kitchen running smoothly.
You will:
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
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 - 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. xwwtmva
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 youre looking for a rewarding role where you can cook great food, enjoy a balanced lifestyle, and make a real difference, wed love to hear from you.
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