Kitchen Assistant / Commis Chef - Gastro Pub

Center Parcs UK & Ireland; Warminster; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free day passes

Spa access

Discounts on breaks

Bonus scheme

Career development

Job summary

Center Parcs UK & Ireland is hiring a Kitchen Assistant / Commis Chef for Foresters' Inn at Longleat Forest. The role supports preparation, cooking and presentation of high-quality dishes in a family-friendly gastropub setting.

The position offers training, opportunities for progression, and a rewards program. Typical shifts span early mornings through evenings, with a 150-hour minimum every 4 weeks, plus holiday and benefits.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and develop in a kitchen role.
• Full training provided.
• Ability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

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

- Gastro Pub

Forest | £12.87 per hour plus an average of £3.07 per hour in shared tips*

Kitchen Assistant / Commis Chef - Gastro Pub

Longleat

Forest | £12.87 per hour plus an average of £3.07 per hour in shared tips*

Foresters' Inn is a gastropub serving classic meals, drinks and kids' cocktails in a relaxed family setting.

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 Foresters' Inn 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

• Foresters' Inn is open 7 days a week from 9am to 10pm
• Full-time contract, with shifts falling between 8am and 10:30pm
• You will be contracted to work a guaranteed minimum of 150 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.

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.

Location: Longleat Forest (BA12 7PU)

Closing date: 21st September 2026