Kitchen Assistant / Commis Chef - American Diner

Center Parcs; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Center Parcs Huck's American Bar and Grill at Sherwood Forest is seeking a Kitchen Assistant / Commis Chef to support the preparation, cooking and presentation of high-quality dishes. The role offers full training, a friendly team and potential to develop.

Part-time shifts from 2:30pm to 11:30pm with a guaranteed 120 hours over 4 weeks, based in NG22 9DN. The hourly rate is £12.87, with benefits including leisure access, discounts, and a bonus scheme.

Qualifications

• Ability to build relationships with colleagues.
• Naturally cheerful and friendly.
• Willingness to develop and learn on the job.

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 player

Friendly demeanor

Job description

Kitchen Assistant / Commis Chef - American Diner

Sherwood Forest | £12.87 per hour

Huck's American Bar and Grill brings bold, flavour-packed American dishes and a warm welcome.

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 Huck's American Bar and Grill 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, with shifts falling between 2:30pm to 11:30pm
• You will be contracted to work a guaranteed minimum of 120 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.

Working here

Check your route before applying - Sherwood Forest (NG22 9DN), isn't easily reached by public transport: Plan Your Journey

Closing date:

30th September 2026

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.