Kitchen Assistant / Commis Chef - Indian Restaurant

Center Parcs UK & Ireland; Warminster; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free day passes

Discounts on breaks

Bonus scheme

Supportive team

Career development

Job summary

Center Parcs UK & Ireland’s Rajinda Pradesh at Longleat Forest is hiring a Kitchen Assistant / Commis Chef. You’ll help with the preparation, cooking and presentation of Indian and Asian-inspired dishes, join a friendly team, and learn with full training provided.

This is a full-time role open Tue-Sun 4:30pm–10pm, with shifts 3pm–11pm and a guaranteed minimum of 150 hours over a 4‑week period; early mornings, evenings, weekends and bank holidays are included. Competitive hourly rate plus tips.

Qualifications

• Ability to build relationships with colleagues
• Naturally cheerful and friendly

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

- Indian Restaurant

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

Kitchen Assistant / Commis Chef - Indian Restaurant

Longleat

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

• Rajinda Pradesh is open Tuesday to Sunday from 4:30pm to 10pm
• Full-time contract, with shifts falling between 3pm and 11pm
• 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.

Closing date: 14th August 2026

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

Please note this vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission of your application is therefore encouraged.

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.