Kitchen Assistant / Commis Chef - Indian Restaurant

Center Parcs UK & Ireland; Bedford; On-site; GBP 1,773,000 - 2,755,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free day passes

Leisure facilities access

Shop and restaurant discounts

Bonus scheme and recognition rewards

Career development and training

Job summary

Center Parcs UK & Ireland's Rajinda Pradesh at Woburn Forest is hiring a Kitchen Assistant / Commis Chef on a part-time contract. You’ll help with preparation, cooking and presentation of vibrant dishes, with full training provided.

You’ll work evenings and weekends, with a guaranteed minimum of 64 hours over a 4-week period, and you’ll benefit from free day passes to leisure facilities, shop and restaurant discounts, and a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Ability to work as part of a team in a busy kitchen.
• Willingness to learn and develop with full training provided.

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

Relationship building

Cheerful demeanor

Job description

- Indian Restaurant

Forest | £12.87 per hour plus an average of £3.97 per hour in shared tips*

Kitchen Assistant / Commis Chef - Indian Restaurant Woburn Forest | £12.87 per hour plus an average of £3.97 per hour in shared tips*

Rajinda Pradesh serves vibrant Indian and Asian-inspired dishes made with fresh ingredients and bold flavours.

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 Rajinda Pradesh 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
• You will be contracted to work a guaranteed minimum of 64 hours over a 4‑week period. You may be asked to work additional hours in line with operational requirements
• This role includes evenings and weekends

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.

Sound like your kind of job?

Working here

Woburn Forest (MK45 2HZ) isn't easily reached by public transport.

Closing date:

28th September 2026

• Based on last year's company-wide data across Rajinda Pradesh

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.