About Us

Chilly Cow Ice Cream is a family‑run business with a passion for quality food, local suppliers, and genuine hospitality. Following the success of our pop‑up café, running since September 2025, we are excited to have been awarded the tender to operate the new permanent café at Loggerheads Country Park.

Our café will offer fresh, simple, high‑quality food in a beautiful rural setting, serving a busy and diverse customer base. As we take this next step, we are looking for an experienced Senior Cook / Café Chef to join our growing team and help us deliver consistently great food.

The Role

You will work in a busy daytime service environment (including weekends), preparing and cooking a fresh, focused menu using high‑quality, seasonal ingredients. This role suits a creative cook who enjoys developing simple, well‑executed dishes and making the most of local and seasonal produce; being a strong baker is also advantageous. You’ll be organised, calm under pressure, and confident managing prep and service while maintaining excellent food safety, cleanliness, and consistency.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and cook menu items to a high standard during busy services
Maintain consistency in quality, presentation, and portion control
Contribute to the development of seasonal and changing menu items
Manage food preparation, stock rotation, and ordering
Always ensure excellent food safety and hygiene standards
Keep the kitchen clean, organised, and running smoothly
Work collaboratively with the wider café team and management

Essential Skills & Experience

Previous experience as a cook or chef in a café or similar food service environment
Strong understanding of fresh food and simple, well‑executed dishes
Ability to work efficiently and accurately during busy services
Good knife skills
Strong kitchen organisation
Reliable, punctual, and team‑focused
Solid food safety knowledge (relevant certification preferred)

About You

You’ll be a positive and enthusiastic team player who enjoys being hands‑on and supporting others during busy periods. You take pride in your work, communicate well, and stay calm under pressure. Have an understanding of rural life and Welsh language skills.

If you don’t tick every box but feel excited about the role, we’d still love to hear from you — we’re happy to support ongoing development and learning.

What We Offer

Supportive, friendly team environment
Consistent daytime hours (including weekends) — no late nights
Quality ingredients and a focused, manageable menu
Competitive pay, dependent on experience
Opportunity to grow with a new and developing café
Company pension
Staff discount
Unlimited ice cream

Additional Information

Work Base: Loggerheads Country Park, Ruthin Road, Mold CH7 5LH
Probation: 6‑month probationary period with structured training, competency support, and monthly reviews
Holidays: Statutory 5.6 weeks holiday (pro rata). Bank holidays are part of normal working days, in line with hospitality industry norms

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £32,000.00-£33,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Employee discount
On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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