Food and Beverage - Kitchen Assistant - Q02

Parkdean Resorts UK Limited; Pitlochry; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

50% holiday booking discount

30% discount on food and drinks

Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 support

Job summary

Parkdean Resorts UK Limited in Pitlochry is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join our dynamic culinary team. In this role, you will support chefs by preparing ingredients, maintaining a clean kitchen, and ensuring food quality is upheld.

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are flexible and committed to delivering great service. You’ll have an opportunity to grow your skills while contributing to memorable holiday experiences for our guests.

Qualifications

• Ability to thrive in high-pressure environments.
• Good manual dexterity for food preparation.
• Commitment to delivering excellent service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and support cooking tasks.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and hygiene standards.
• Communicate effectively with kitchen team.

Skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen

Basic food preparation skills

Strong communication skills

Team-player mindset

Flexibility in working shifts

Education

Food Hygiene Level 2 or willingness to train

Job description

Food and Beverage - Kitchen Assistant - Q02

Tummel Valley, Tummel Valley, Pitlochry, Perth and Kinross, United Kingdom

Job Description

Ready to jump into a fast‑paced kitchen and help create amazing holiday moments? At Parkdean Resorts, we’re looking for a hardworking and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to support our busy culinary team. Whether you’re prepping ingredients, keeping the kitchen spotless, or supporting our chefs during service, you’ll play an essential part in delivering great food for our guests.

As a Kitchen Assistant, you’ll work closely with our Head Chef, Sous Chef, and Commis Chefs to ensure the kitchen runs smoothly. From preparing ingredients to maintaining cleanliness and organisation, you'll help create a safe, efficient environment where the team can deliver high‑quality dishes quickly and consistently.

What you will be doing...

• Washing, peeling, and preparing ingredients for service.
• Receiving deliveries, checking stock for quality and expiry dates, and storing items correctly.
• Rotating stock to maintain freshness and support waste reduction.
• Keeping the kitchen clean and hygienic, including appliances, ovens, work surfaces, and dishes.
• Supporting basic food preparation tasks as directed by senior chefs.
• Communicating clearly with colleagues to ensure smooth and efficient service.
• Reporting any suspected weaknesses or breaches in the company’s information systems.
• Upholding all safeguarding, health & safety, and hygiene responsibilities to protect guests and colleagues.

About you...

• The ability to work well in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure kitchen.
• Good manual dexterity and basic food preparation skills.
• A positive, energetic approach and commitment to great service.
• Strong communication skills and a team‑player mindset.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.
• Food Hygiene Level 2 - or the willingness to complete training with our support.

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 – 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.

Parkdean Resorts takes safeguarding seriously therefore 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. For any reasonable adjustment requests as part of the recruitment and assessment process, please contact Roisin at [e-mail].