Cook

Role Purpose

We’re looking for a cook who believes that food brings people together.

This role is about more than just preparing meals, it’s about creating a welcoming, homely food experience that visitors remember. You will prepare and deliver a consistent, high-quality menu while maintaining excellent standards of hygiene, safety, and organisation.

You’ll also support themed events and seasonal activity, bringing creativity and care into everything you produce.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver menu items to a high and consistent standard
• Carry out food preparation and daily kitchen operations
• Plan orders and manage stock effectively
• Maintain a 5-star hygiene standard at all times
• Ensure robust allergen processes are followed and clearly communicated
• Keep the kitchen clean, organised, and well-maintained
• Provide clear handovers to other team members to ensure continuity
• Support the delivery of themed events and special occasions
• Contribute ideas for menu improvements and seasonal offerings

Key Tasks

• Daily food prep and service delivery
• Stock rotation, ordering, and waste control
• Cleaning schedules and hygiene checks
• Supporting event-based catering needs
• Working collaboratively with wider team members

Essential Criteria

• Experience working in a kitchen or food preparation environment
• Knowledge of food hygiene and safety standards
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work as part of a team

Desirable Criteria

• Experience in a café, visitor attraction, or similar environment
• Food hygiene certification
• Experience supporting events or high-volume service
• Welsh language skills desirable

Skills & Competencies

• Pride in delivering high-quality food
• Strong work ethic and reliability
• Teamwork and communication
• Attention to cleanliness and detail
• Flexibility and adaptability

What We Offer

• £13.50 per hour
• Opportunity to be part of a brand-new attraction and community hub
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to contribute creatively to menus and events

Working Hours & Environment

• Typically, 6-hour shifts, 4 days per week 9am – 3.30pm (including a 30 min break)
• Potentially to increase daily hours in the future
• Varied working patterns
• Weekend and peak-time working required as part of a rota
• On-site role in Brymbo

Career Development

This role offers the opportunity to be part of a growing operation, with scope to develop skills across food service, events, and visitor experience.

Recruitment Process

1. Application review
2. Assessment Centre – Tuesday 21st July 2pm at Stori Brymbo
3. Offer

Equal Opportunities Statement

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.