Forest Retreat Cook & Guest Services

Company: Forest Holidays
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Location: Liskeard
Job Description:

Cook

Location: Deerpark (Liskeard, Cornwall)

Salary: £12.71–£13.95 per hour

Working Hours: Part-time, 18 hours (3 x 6-hour shifts Monday-Sunday)

About the Role

As a Cook in the Forest Retreat building, you will be the first point of contact for guests checking in. You will prepare and serve food in the on-site bar and restaurant, ensuring high quality, cleanliness, safety, and exceptional customer service.

This position is open year-round and offers a balanced work‑life schedule with no late night openings.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and cook all orders to a high standard of quality and presentation.
  • Comply with health and safety, and food hygiene regulations, completing required paperwork.
  • Practice and promote safe food handling principles.
  • Follow the cleaning rota and maintain high standards of cleanliness in all kitchen areas, equipment and appliances.

Qualifications & What We’re Looking For

  • Experience in catering is essential.
  • A friendly, positive and helpful attitude.
  • Passion for delivering outstanding customer service.
  • Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.

Benefits

  • Generous holiday allowance.
  • Performance-based bonuses.
  • Enhanced parental leave.
  • Long-service awards and company events.
  • Pension scheme.
  • One full paid day for volunteering.
  • Subsidised meals and health cash plan.
  • Well-being events and activities.
  • Discounted stays at Forest Holidays and Sykes Cottages for you, your family and friends.
  • Discounts on top brands across the UK.

Reasonable Adjustments

We’re committed to diversity and inclusion. Please let us know if you need any adjustments for the recruitment process.

Please note: job offer will be subject to pre‑employment checks.

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Posted: June 4th, 2026