Kitchen Assistant / Commis Chef - American Diner

Center Parcs; Rufford CP; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free day passes

Discounts on breaks

Bonus scheme

Supportive team

Career development

Job summary

Center Parcs is hiring a Kitchen Assistant / Commis Chef for Huck's American Bar and Grill at Sherwood Forest. The role focuses on supporting the preparation, cooking and presentation of high-quality dishes, with full training provided to help you develop.

You will work part-time, with shifts from 2:30pm to 11:30pm, and a guaranteed minimum of 120 hours over 4 weeks. Excellent team dynamics and opportunities for progression are highlighted.

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment is desirable.
• Willingness to learn and develop in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with 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

Relationship building

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 Grillteam. 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.

Closing date: 16th October 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.