Senior Cook

A bit about the role

This role fuels our adventures! You will be a critical part of making the young people’s experience with Scout Adventures amazing. 

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join out Scout Adventures team as our Senior Cook. The role is offered with an option to live onsite in a 1-bed studio flat in the heart of our 100 acre woodland estate on the edge of the Epping Forest. 

This role isn’t just about dishing out some meals to children you will be part of a team making a real difference to young people’s lives in great surroundings with a team that thrive on knowing they are making a difference every day.  

This job is all about making sure our visitors and our team are ready for whatever the day throws at them. You’ll coordinate all aspects of the kitchen from ordering, compliance with food hygiene standards to staffing and of course getting meals prepared and served. 

The role come with great flexibility in working hours, outside the normal pressures of the wider catering industry.

Sound good? Read the application pack and then apply

Before making an application please ensure that you've read the Recruitment and selection policy. In order for us to monitor the application of our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy, we'd be grateful if you'd also complete the Recruitment Monitoring questions on the Application Form.

Not sure where to start? Check out our guidance for applicants.

Closing date for applications: 11:59pm Wednesday 30th October 2024 

Interviews will be held in person at Gilwell Park on Wednesday 6th November 2024

If you'd like to discuss any of our roles in more detail, email recruitment@scouts.org.uk