Cook

We are looking for a Cook to work closely with our Catering Manager to produce all menus for all guests who stay at The Burn. This includes breakfast, lunches and suppers. We also offer home-baked bread, cakes, granola and biscuits as part of the Welcome Packs for our holiday let guests.

The Cook is responsible for maintaining the highest standards of Food Safety & Hygiene in all food-related tasks and catering operations, and will need to be knowledgeable about allergens and special dietary requirements as we welcome an international audience with diverse cultures and culinary expectations.

This is a key role as part of a dedicated small team looking after lots of groups of students, both under-and post-graduate, as well as alumni, fellows and our commercial group guests.

Please download the job description for a full list of responsibilities and the person specification for this role.

How to apply

Please submit your CV, and a short covering letter, stating why you would like to apply and how you meet the essential criteria in the job description and person specification, to: Zakiyah Kihl at jobs@goodenough.ac.uk by 12pm on 26 March 2026.

Interviews will be conducted at The Burn and you will need your own transport due to the rural, remote location of The Burn.

Applicants are encouraged to contact Jan Clarke, the Bursar, at jan.clarke@goodenough.ac.uk for further information and we actively encourage prospective candidates to visit The Burn.

Applicants must provide evidence of the right to work in the UK.