Kitchen Assistant / Commis Chef - Indian Restaurant (fixed-term)

Center Parcs; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free leisure passes

Shop/restaurant discounts

Bonus scheme

Supportive team

Career development

Job summary

Center Parcs’ Rajinda Pradesh in Sherwood Forest is seeking a Kitchen Assistant/Commis Chef for a fixed-term contract. The role covers food preparation, cooking and presentation, with full training provided and a supportive team culture.

Shifts are 12:00–23:00, with a guaranteed minimum 150 hours over 4 weeks, and evenings/weekends are required. Salary includes £12.87/hour plus an average of £3.97/hour in shared 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

Skills

Teamwork

Cheerful demeanor

Job description

Kitchen Assistant / Commis Chef - Indian Restaurant (fixed-term)

Sherwood 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

Please note this is a fixed-term contract until 14th January 2027

• Full-time, shifts fall between 12:00pm to 11:00pm
• 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 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 – Sherwood Forest (NG22 9DN), isn't easily reached by public transport: Plan Your Journey

Closing date: 24th 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.