Food and Beverage - Kitchen Assistant - Q02

Parkdean Resorts UK Limited; Wareham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

50% staff discount on holidays

Family & friends 25% discount

Job summary

Parkdean Resorts UK Limited is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support our busy culinary team in a fast-paced, guest‑facing environment at our parks in the United Kingdom. You will assist with basic food preparation, ingredient prep, and maintaining cleanliness and safety standards to help deliver high‑quality meals for guests.

You’ll work closely with Head Chef and Sous Chefs, contributing to efficient service while developing your skills through on‑site training and a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Willingness to complete Food Hygiene Level 2 training if needed.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Wash, peel and prep ingredients for service.
• Receive deliveries, check stock quality and expiry dates, store properly.
• Rotate stock to maintain freshness and reduce waste.
• Keep kitchen clean and hygienic, including appliances and surfaces.
• Support basic food preparation as directed by senior chefs.
• Communicate clearly with colleagues to ensure smooth service.
• Report any weaknesses or breaches in information systems.
• Uphold safeguarding, health & safety and hygiene responsibilities.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Flexibility

Education

Food Hygiene Level 2

Job description

Food and Beverage - Kitchen Assistant - Q02

Sandford, Sandford, Wareham, Dorset, 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.

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.

Are we the right fit for you?

At Parkdean Resorts, every park is a place to start something great; a place where you can develop your skills, take on new challenges, and thrive alongside a team that supports you every step of the way.

Our parks create meaningful memories for our guests and know that great service is more than a smile - it’s understanding the value of every moment. Because it’s not just what we do, it’s who we are. Join a team that puts heart into every holiday. Be the Heart of the Park.

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].

Sandford, Sandford, Wareham, Dorset, United Kingdom