Food and Beverage - Kitchen Assistant - Q02

Parkdean Resorts UK Limited; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% discount on holidays for employees

30% team member discount on food and drink

Discounts with local brands and gym memberships

Job summary

Parkdean Resorts UK Limited is looking for a Kitchen Assistant in Scarborough, England, to support the culinary team. Your role will involve prepping ingredients, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and assisting chefs in providing high-quality food to guests.

This position requires good manual skills, teamwork, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced kitchen. You'll enjoy discounts on holidays and team activities, with opportunities for skill development.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure kitchen.
• Good manual dexterity and basic food preparation skills.
• Positive and energetic approach with a commitment to service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients for service.
• Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen and equipment.
• Support chefs during food preparation.

Skills

Basic food preparation skills

Good manual dexterity

Strong communication skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

Food Hygiene Level 2 or willingness to train

Job description

Food and Beverage - Kitchen Assistant - Q02

Cayton Bay, Cayton Bay, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Description

Posted Friday 19 June 2026 at 00:00

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?

We 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.

Background checks and reasonable adjustments

Parkdean Resorts takes safeguarding seriously; 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].