Kitchen Assistant / Commis Chef - Sports Bar

Center Parcs group; Penrith; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free day passes and access to leisure

Discounts on breaks and in our shops

Bonus scheme

Supportive, friendly team

Career development and training

Job summary

Center Parcs Whinfell Forest is seeking a Kitchen Assistant / Commis Chef for the Sports Bar to support the preparation, cooking, and presentation of food in a lively, family-friendly setting.

The role is full-time with a guaranteed minimum of 150 hours over 4 weeks and includes early mornings, evenings, weekends and bank holidays. It offers training and career development, plus a competitive hourly rate of £12.87.

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

Team player

Friendly

Job description

Kitchen Assistant / Commis Chef - Sports Bar

Whinfell Forest | £12.87 per hour

Sports Café serves hearty meals and shows live sports in a lively, family-friendly setting.

Serve up the flavour that turns a good break into a great one

We're seeking a motivated Kitchen Assistant to join our friendly Sports Café Kitchen 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

• Full-time contract
• 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.

Check your route before applying - Whinfell Forest (CA10 2DW), isn't easily reached by public transport: Plan Your Journey

Closing date: 14th October 2026

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.