Kitchen Steward / Porter - Main Kitchen

Center Parcs group; Penrith; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free day passes

Spa access

Discounts on breaks

Discounts in shops/restaurants

Bonus scheme

Career development

Job summary

Center Parcs group, Whinfell Forest, invites applications for a Kitchen Steward / Porter in the main kitchen. You will dispose of waste, deep clean areas and operate pot-washing equipment to keep the kitchen safe and sanitary.

This is a full-time role with a guaranteed minimum of 150 hours over four weeks, including early mornings, evenings, weekends and bank holidays. No previous experience is required, but reliability and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• No previous experience required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Dispose of kitchen waste safely and hygienically.
• Deep clean kitchen and wash-up areas.
• Sweeping, mopping and operating pot-washing machinery.

Skills

Teamwork

Independence

Hygiene focus

Job description

Kitchen Steward / Porter - Main Kitchen

Whinfell Forest | £12.87 per hour

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

We are looking for a reliable Kitchen Steward / Porter to support our mkitchen team. This role involves waste disposal, deep cleaning and operating pot-washing equipment to ensure a safe and sanitary kitchen environment.

What you'll be doing

• Dispose of kitchen waste safely and hygienically
• Deep clean kitchen and wash-up areas
• Sweeping, mopping and operating pot-washing machinery

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 of150 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 work independently and as part of a team
• No previous experience is required

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.

Sound like your kind of job?

Working here

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Closing date: 15th September 2026

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

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.