Kitchen Assistant / Commis Chef - American Diner (fixed-term)

Center Parcs; Bedford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free leisure access

Discounts on breaks

Bonus scheme

Career development

Job summary

Center Parcs Huck's American Bar and Grill in Woburn Forest is seeking a Kitchen Assistant / Commis Chef on a fixed-term contract until 4 January 2027. You will help with preparation, cooking and presenting dishes and support the kitchen team.

The role includes early mornings, weekends and bank holidays with a guaranteed minimum of 80 hours over a 4-week cycle. We offer training, a supportive team, leisure access and employee perks.

Qualifications

• Ability to work as part of a team and follow kitchen routines.
• Willingness to learn and develop in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

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

Job description

Kitchen Assistant / Commis Chef - American Diner (fixed-term)

Woburn Forest | £12.87 per hour plus an average of £4.43 per hour in shared tips*

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

Please note this is a fixed-term contract until 4th January 2027

• Part-time contract, with shifts falling between 7:00am and 11:30pm
• You will be contracted to work a guaranteed minimum of 80 hours over a 4-week period. You may be asked to work additional hours in line with operational requirements
• This role includes early mornings, 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 - Woburn Forest (MK45 2HZ), isn't easily reached by public transport: Plan Your Journey

Closing date: 28th September 2026

*Based on last year's company-wide data across Huck's American Bar and Grill

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.