Commis Chef

Parkdean Resorts; St Leonards; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading holiday park organization in the UK is seeking a Commis Chef to join their kitchen team. This role values teamwork and camaraderie, providing opportunities to learn essential cooking skills. Responsibilities include assisting the Head Chef, preparing meals to specifications, and ensuring food safety standards. With a commitment to staff wellbeing, the company offers extensive discounts and support programs. No experience necessary, just a passion for cooking and a willingness to learn.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

50% holiday discount

30% team member discount

Discounts on meal kits and local gyms

Qualifications

• No prior experience required, but a passion for cooking and teamwork is essential.
• Must be willing to adhere to food safety and hygiene standards.
• Ability to follow instructions and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in providing high-quality cooking and service.
• Prepare dishes according to menu specifications.
• Handle deliveries and maintain food storage standards.

Skills

Passion for cooking

Ability to work in a team

Willingness to learn

Job description

Join our kitchen team as a Commis Chef for a career with a little more sizzle!

Nothing beats good team camaraderie and the buzz of a busy shift, and our kitchen teams enjoy both in spades. No experience? No worries! If you’ve got buckets of passion, positivity and Parkdean team spirit, we’ll teach you all the skills you’ll need to succeed in your new role.

So, why Parkdean Resorts?

Well, besides the one-of-a-kind team culture, stunning locations across the UK, and the chance to work with the UK's largest holiday park organisation, we can offer:

• The chance to develop your skills and boost your career across our 65 parks – as one of the best in the biz when it comes to apprenticeships, we’ve got your back when it comes to training!
• You’re never on your own with our Employee Assistance Programme! It comes with a 24 / 7 confidential helpline for counselling and support- because your wellbeing is our top priority.
• A 50% discount for you and a 25% discount for friends and family when booking your holiday with us.
• A team member discount of 30%, available on everything from fabulous food to delicious drinks and even our fun leisure activities.
• Score awesome discounts! From tasty meal kits like Hello Fresh to your favourite local gyms, we’ve got deals on lots of brands just for you.

We want to be a force for good and caring for our parks, people, and planet is a natural component of the way we do business. We celebrate our people, communities and natural environment, enabling us to enhance the amazing memories we create for many years to come.

What you will be doing...

• Assisting the Head Chef in providing the highest standard of cooking and service in all areas.
• Cooking to spec, adhering to all menu specification and portion control, and recording wastage.
• Taking deliveries, storing food items, and completing temperature checks.

Parkdean Resorts is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Background checks including DBS (or equivalent) will be carried out if appropriate.

We want to do all we can to create an environment and recruitment process where people feel safe and comfortable to talk about disability.