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Darwin Escapes

North Stoke

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Job summary

An established industry player in the holiday sector is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join their dynamic team. This part-time role offers a great opportunity to work in a vibrant kitchen environment, where you'll assist with food preparation and maintain high standards of cleanliness. Enjoy a competitive pay rate and a range of perks including discounted staff breaks at luxurious resorts. Flexibility is key as you'll work across various shifts, including evenings and weekends. If you're passionate about food and hospitality, this is the perfect opportunity to grow your career in a supportive setting.

Benefits

Competitive rate of pay

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Discounted staff breaks

Free use of resort facilities

Food discount

Complimentary round of Golf

Discounts on spa treatments

'Introduce a friend' recruitment bonus

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

Some previous experience within a busy kitchen environment is desired.
Catering qualifications and Level 3 Food Safety are desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

Assist with kitchen responsibilities including pot washing and food preparation.
Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the kitchen.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Kitchen Hygiene

Food Preparation

Education

Catering Qualifications

Level 3 Food Safety

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Job Description

Location: Wallingford Road, North Stoke

We are looking for a Kitchen Assistant to join our team at The Springs Resort and Golf Club in Wallingford, Oxfordshire. Great hourly rate.

This is a seasonal position to work part time hours. This will be across 3 variable days which will include evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

Flexibility is essential to suit the needs of the business.

Company Overview

Darwin Escapes has 26 amazing destinations across the United Kingdom, each of which has its own unique offering. Whether you are looking for a role in food and beverage, grounds, maintenance, housekeeping, entertainment or at a management level then the Darwin family will have the career waiting for you!

About The Role

Main responsibilities:

The successful Kitchen Assistant will

Take on a range of kitchen responsibilities.
Pot washing.
Collect, clean and replenish all crockery and kitchen utensils in a prompt and efficient manner.
Assist the kitchen team with preparation of various food dishes.
Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the kitchen.
Work with the Head Chef to assist with responsibility of various aspects within the kitchen.
Prepare fresh ingredients including dough, and cook and serve quality pizza from our external wood fired oven.

Requirements

Some previous experience within a busy kitchen environment is desired. Catering qualifications and Level 3 Food Safety are desirable but not essential. A driving licence and ability to drive is an advantage to enable easy travel to and from the retreat.

What’s In It For You

Competitive rate of pay.
Enhanced holiday entitlement (*with the option to cash in a number of holidays per year).
Discounted staff breaks at our luxurious holiday resorts across the UK.
Free use of all Darwin Escapes resort facilities including many of our free gyms and swimming pools.
Food discount across all resorts.
*Free complimentary round of Golf .
Discounts on spa treatments.
*Discount on website ticket prices for Chester Zoo, the UK’s largest charity zoo.
*'Introduce a friend' recruitment bonus.
*Company employee sick pay.
Compassionate leave pay.
Employee Assistance Programme.
Free access to the Darwin Academy training programme to help further your career and skill levels.
Cycle to work scheme.
MediCash cash plan.
Subject to terms and conditions

Skills Needed

About The Company

A Darwin Escape will always be the perfect destination.

A chance to unwind, power down or charge up! You’ll be all set to explore, seize adventure, dream bigger and let go of it all.

Whether you’re looking for a peaceful retreat in a picturesque rural setting, or a fun-packed family break in the heart of the action, we’ve got the perfect escape waiting for you.

Each of our locations are unique – no two are the same. We have lots of different accommodation, from luxury lodges complete with their own private hot tub, through to family-sized caravans and even treehouses. We want you to love your escape, so we are always striving for excellence.

All of our resorts are beautifully-maintained, with our award-winning facilities and stunning accommodation. Where you can relax and unwind or have an adventure filled holiday break away – make it your holiday, your way.

Company Culture

Start your career with one of the fastest growing companies in the UK holiday industry.

Darwin Escapes has 26 locations across the country, each with its own unique personality and offering, including luxurious lodge retreats, more family focused destinations and countryside tranquil locations. We offer something for everyone, from our holidays guests, holiday home owners to our valued staff.

No matter where you are in the country we are sure to have a resort near you. Whether you're down at the southern-most point of Cornwall or all the way up to Ayrshire in Scotland, and everywhere in between, we have the career for you!

If you're looking for a role in entertainment, food and beverage or at a management level the Darwin family will have the career waiting for you.

With a friendly and encouraging environment you can start your career at Darwin Escapes with lots of opportunities for progression or movement amongst locations.

Desired Criteria

A driving licence and the ability to drive is an advantage to enable easy travel to and from the resort
Some previous experience within a busy kitchen environment

Required Criteria

Right to Live and work in the UK
Excellent customer service and strong communication skills

Closing DateMonday 1st September, 2025

Contract Typeparttime

SalaryBased on Experience

Seniority level

Seniority level
Not Applicable

Employment type

Employment type
Part-time

Job function

Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Travel Arrangements

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