Kitchen Assistant / Commis Chef

Center Parcs UK & Ireland; Penrith; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Center Parcs UK & Ireland is looking for a Kitchen Assistant / Commis Chef to join their Food and Beverage team. The position offers a competitive hourly rate and benefits, including opportunities for career development. Ideal candidates will have a positive attitude and a willingness to learn, with full training provided. Working hours are flexible, requiring the ability to commit to shift patterns, including weekends and holidays.

Benefits

Colleague Bonus Scheme

Pension Scheme with Life Assurance

Colleague Recognition and Reward Scheme

Free use of leisure facilities

Discounted Center Parcs breaks

20% discount in restaurant and retail outlets

Access to Perks at Work Portal

Employee Assistance Program

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, cooking, and presentation of food.
• Work to the highest standards in a busy kitchen environment.

Skills

Relationship Building

Cheerfulness

Friendliness

Job description

A range of quality own-brand and high street restaurants and cafés, mixed with great food, family-friendly menus, and a generous sprinkling of excellent service. That’s the recipe for success in our Food and Beverage department. Around each village, the Food and Beverage department employs around 350 team members across nine different restaurants, cafés, and bars, as well as a production kitchen. There’s also a further five concessionary units including well-known brands such as Bella Italia and Café Rouge. From American grills to authentic Indian cuisine, or for those wanting a relaxing drink after a busy day, there’s something to suit all appetites at Center Parcs.

KITCHEN ASSISTANT / COMMIS CHEF | £12.37 per hour plus tips

All colleagues working in the following restaurants: Rajinda Pradesh, Huck's American Bar and Grill, The Pancake House, Sports Café, The Lakeside Inn, Foresters' Inn and Vitalé Café Bar will benefit from the discretionary service charge we add to bills. The majority of our guests are happy to reward our colleagues for their excellent service.

We are looking for a Kitchen Assistant / Commis Chef to join our friendly team. In this role, you will have the chance to learn and progress from the ground floor up, helping with the preparation, cooking and presentation of food. Working to the highest standards and in an environment that combines popular menus and quality food with the very best in service.

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the ability to work as part of a team and the desire to learn and develop. Previous experience within a kitchen environment would be desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.

Please note that to apply for a role with us, you must be able to reliably commute to Center Parcs Whinfell Forest (CA10 2DW) as it is not easily accessible by public transport. If you plan to use public transport, please follow this link for a realistic overview of your commute: Plan Your Journey

HOURS OF WORK

Working straight shifts, you will be contracted to work 150 hours per 4-week period on a flexible basis - shift times fall between 8am - 12am usually 8 hour straight shifts. This means that your days and hours of work could vary each week, but you will always receive at least your contracted hours each period.

As our village is open 365 days of the year, your working hours will include public / bank holidays and during Christmas and / or New Year on a rota basis.

Essential Requirements

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

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

Desirable Requirements

• Kitchen Porter or Chef experience
  
  

About The Benefits

Center Parcs is a fantastic place to work, and the benefits are as impressive as they are unique. Here are just a few:

• Colleague Bonus Scheme
• Pension Scheme with Life Assurance
• Colleague Recognition and Reward Scheme – offering a choice of Center Parcs and High Street vouchers
• Free use of our leisure facilities
• Discounted Center Parcs breaks
• 20% discount in our restaurant and retail outlets
• Access to Perks at Work Portal - offering a wide range of retail and leisure discounts
• An Employee Assistance Program - providing support on financial, health and legal matters
• Excellent opportunities for career development and progression with the opportunity to gain externally recognised qualifications
  
  

If this sounds like your ideal job, then we’d love to see your application.

Closing date: 17th June 2025 at 12 Noon

Interviews to be held: Ongoing

Please note this vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission of your application is therefore encouraged.

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