
 
17/02/2011 
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Chef / Cook 
 
Job Description and Person Specification 
 
Marwell Wildlife is dedicated to the conservation of wildlife and other natural 
resources. 
 
As a charity, we are action oriented and at the forefront of conservation work around the 
world, working in partnership with communities, statutory agencies and other non-
governmental organisations.  
 
We engage with over 40,000 children and young people through our conservation 
educational programmes, and welcome over 500,000 visitors each year to our 140 acre 
zoological park. In every contact we seek to encourage understanding, and inspire care for 
the natural world. 
 
 
Role Profile part one – Role Requirements (Job Description) 
 
Job Title:   Chef / Cook 
Grade/Salary:  £7.35 per hour 
Hours:  35 hours per week, 5 days from 7, inclusive of weekends 
Location:  Marwell Wildlife 
Reports to:  Catering Manager and Assistant Catering Manager  
Management:  None 
Role Purpose and Role 
Dimensions 
  Prepare and cook food for both daily sales and 
functions. 
•  Following all guidelines for food hygiene and health and 
safety, legally and Marwell Wildlife’s own policies. 
•  Daily and weekly ordering of stock. 
•  Monitoring stock take and stock rotation. 
•  Control of ALL food that leaves the kitchen. 
•  Exceptionally good housekeeping. 
•  Take full responsibility for the cleaning of the kitchen. 
•  To deliver exceptional customer service. 
 
Key Internal Contacts: 
  Catering team 
Financial Dimensions: 
  Working within budget guidelines. 
•  Monitoring and reducing wastage.