Aspiring Commis Chef — Fast-Paced Kitchen & Training

Parkdean Resorts; Glan-y-wern; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff discount 50% – holidays

Friends & family discount 25%

Team member discount 30%

Discounts with Hello Fresh and more

Job summary

Parkdean Resorts is seeking a Commis Chef to join our energetic kitchen team. You will prep, cook, and present dishes to our standards while maintaining cleanliness and safety across shifts. This role offers hands-on growth in a fast-paced environment across our parks.

We value passion for great food, flexibility for varied shifts, and collaboration with the kitchen. DBS checks may apply, and we support wellbeing and career development within our parks network.

Qualifications

• Experience in high volume food preparation and cooking.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a busy kitchen environment.
• A passion for producing great food and delivering unforgettable guest experiences.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and presenting dishes to company specifications, maintaining excellent standards of cookery and service.
• Keeping your section and the wider kitchen clean, tidy, and hygienic throughout service.
• Checking and recording food temperatures accurately, following company processes.
• Completing food prep before and during service, and restocking as needed.
• Supporting portion control and minimising food waste to help maximise profit.
• Receiving, checking, and storing deliveries safely, following stock rotation and food safety guidelines.
• Communicating clearly and professionally with the whole kitchen team to support a positive working environment.
• Following all health & safety procedures including allergen policies, hygiene standards, correct equipment use, and incident reporting.
• Completing deep clean tasks as directed by the Head Chef.

Skills

High-volume cooking

Pressure handling

Food preparation

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Food Hygiene Level 2 qualification

Job description

Parkdean Resorts is seeking a Commis Chef to join our energetic kitchen team. You will prep, cook, and present dishes to our standards while maintaining cleanliness and safety across shifts. This role offers hands-on growth in a fast-paced environment across our parks.

We value passion for great food, flexibility for varied shifts, and collaboration with the kitchen. DBS checks may apply, and we support wellbeing and career development within our parks network.