Kitchen Assistant

Center Parcs; Penrith; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free day passes

Access to leisure facilities

Discounts on breaks

Discounts in shops/restaurants

Bonus scheme

Career development

Supportive team

Job summary

Center Parcs Whinfell Forest in the United Kingdom is seeking a Kitchen Assistant / Commis Chef for The Pancake House. You will assist with the preparation, cooking and presentation of food and learn in a busy kitchen with full training provided.

This part-time role offers shifts between 7:30am and 5:30pm, with a guaranteed minimum 128 hours over a 4-week period and potential for extra hours. Benefits include free day passes, leisure access, staff discounts, a bonus scheme and career development

Qualifications

• Ability to build relationships with colleagues.
• Naturally cheerful and friendly.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation, cooking and presentation of food.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and work effectively as part of a team.
• Follow health, safety and food hygiene guidelines.

Skills

Team collaboration

Positive attitude

Job description

Kitchen Assistant / Commis Chef - Pancake House Whinfell Forest | £12.87 per hour plus tips

The Pancake House offers sweet and savoury Dutch-style pancakes in a relaxed, family-friendly spot. Serve up the flavour that turns a good break into a great one

We're seeking a motivated Kitchen Assistant / Commis Chef to join our friendly The Pancake House team. This role offers the opportunity to learn and progress while supporting the preparation, cooking and presentation of high-quality dishes. Full training will be provided, so enthusiasm and a willingness to develop are key.

What you'll be doing

• Assist with the preparation, cooking and presentation of food
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and work effectively as part of a team
• Follow health, safety and food hygiene guidelines

What's in it for you

• Free day passes and access to leisure facilities (including the spa)
• Discounts on breaks and in our shops and restaurants
• Bonus scheme and recognition rewards
• A supportive, friendly team
• Career development and in-role training

Your working hours

Part-time contract, shifts fall between 7:30am to 5:30pm. You will be contracted to work a guaranteed minimum of 128 hours over a 4 - week period. You may be asked to work additional hours in line with operational requirements. This role includes evenings, weekends and bank holidays

About you

• Ability to build relationships with colleagues
• Naturally cheerful and friendly

Our values

Each colleague at Center Parcs is involved in building better worlds for our guests, colleagues, communities and our environment. Contributing to our purpose means living out our values : We care, we're brave, we're determined and we're naturally us.

Sound like your kind of job?

Working here

Check your route before applying - Whinfell Forest (CA10 2DW), isn't easily reached by public transport: Plan Your Journey

Closing date: 11th October 2026 Please note this vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission of your application is therefore encouraged.

At Center Parcs, everyone's welcome.

We recognise that we're all at our best when we're being ourselves. We are committed to building a culture that champions diversity, equity and inclusion, where everyone is treated fairly and with respect.We welcome people from all backgrounds and want them to feel valued for their individuality, thrive in our business and share a sense of belonging.We place a lot of value on recruiting based on behaviours rather than prioritising qualifications or experience.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, please let us know if you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process.