Kitchen Assistant: Fast-Paced Prep & Support

Parkdean Resorts UK Limited; Torquay; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff discounts for holidays

Discounts on food and activities

Hello Fresh discounts

Gym and partner discounts

Job summary

Parkdean Resorts is looking for a hardworking Kitchen Assistant to support our busy culinary team across our parks. You’ll help prep ingredients, keep the kitchen spotless, and assist chefs during service to ensure guests receive great food.

You’ll work closely with Head Chef and Sous Chefs, handle deliveries, stock rotation, and hygiene tasks in a fast‑paced environment. If you’re reliable, energetic and team‑minded, join us and grow with one of the UK’s leading holiday park groups.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure kitchen.
• Basic food preparation and handling.
• Food Hygiene Level 2 or willingness to complete training.

Responsibilities

• Washing, peeling, and preparing ingredients for service.
• Receiving deliveries, checking stock for quality and expiry dates, and storing items correctly.
• Rotating stock to maintain freshness and support waste reduction.
• Keeping the kitchen clean and hygienic, including appliances, ovens, work surfaces, and dishes.
• Supporting basic food preparation tasks as directed by senior chefs.
• Communicating clearly with colleagues to ensure smooth and efficient service.
• Reporting any suspected weaknesses or breaches in the company’s information systems.
• Upholding safeguarding, health & safety, and hygiene responsibilities to protect guests and colleagues.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Team player

Good communication

Flexibility

Food Hygiene Level 2

Job description

Parkdean Resorts is looking for a hardworking Kitchen Assistant to support our busy culinary team across our parks. You’ll help prep ingredients, keep the kitchen spotless, and assist chefs during service to ensure guests receive great food.

You’ll work closely with Head Chef and Sous Chefs, handle deliveries, stock rotation, and hygiene tasks in a fast‑paced environment. If you’re reliable, energetic and team‑minded, join us and grow with one of the UK’s leading holiday park groups.