Kitchen Assistant / Commis Chef - Pancake House

Center Parcs group; Bedford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free day passes

Discounts on breaks

Bonus scheme

Supportive team

Career development

Job summary

Center Parcs is seeking a Kitchen Assistant / Commis Chef for the Pancake House at Woburn Forest. This role involves assisting with the preparation, cooking and presentation of high-quality dishes in a family-friendly setting.

The position is part-time with a guaranteed minimum of 96 hours over a 4-week period and may include weekend and bank holiday shifts. Salary is £12.87 per hour plus tips, with full training provided to develop skills and career progression.

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment is desirable.
• Ability to work as part of a team and maintain cleanliness.
• Knowledge of health and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation, cooking and presentation of food.
• Assist with kitchen cleanliness and teamwork.
• Follow health, safety and food hygiene guidelines.

Skills

Relationship building

Cheerful & friendly

Job description

Kitchen Assistant / Commis Chef - Pancake House

Woburn Forest | £12.87 per hour plus tips

The Pancake House offers sweet and savoury Dutch-style pancakes in a relaxed, family-friendly spot.

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 Pancake Houseteam. 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 96 hours over a 4-week period. You may be asked to work additional hours in line with operational requirements
• This role includes 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.

Closing date: 20th October 2026

Working here

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