Kitchen Team Leader / Chef de Partie — Lead & Mentor

Center Parcs UK & Ireland; Penrith; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free day passes

Leisure facilities access

Discounts on breaks

Bonus scheme

Supportive team

Career development

Job summary

Center Parcs UK & Ireland is hiring Rajinda Pradesh at Whinfell Forest for a Kitchen Team Leader / Chef de Partie. Based in Whinfell Forest, this role runs on a 2:00pm to 11:00pm shift with a guaranteed minimum of 150 hours over a 4-week period.

You will oversee daily food preparation, mentor juniors, and act as deputy for the Assistant Kitchen Manager when needed, while driving cost control and reducing waste. The role offers tips, benefits and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Excellent communicator with ability to build relationships with colleagues.
• Previous kitchen experience in a similar position.
• Naturally cheerful, patient and friendly.
• Professional, approachable and calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily food preparation and presentation to company standards
• Coach and mentor junior colleagues to support their growth
• Act as deputy for the Assistant Kitchen Manager when required
• Monitor stock, portion control and ordering to manage costs effectively
• Implement measures to reduce food waste and maintain operational efficiency

Skills

Excellent communicator

Kitchen experience

Cheerful and friendly

Professional and calm under pressure

Job description

Center Parcs UK & Ireland is hiring Rajinda Pradesh at Whinfell Forest for a Kitchen Team Leader / Chef de Partie. Based in Whinfell Forest, this role runs on a 2:00pm to 11:00pm shift with a guaranteed minimum of 150 hours over a 4-week period.

You will oversee daily food preparation, mentor juniors, and act as deputy for the Assistant Kitchen Manager when needed, while driving cost control and reducing waste. The role offers tips, benefits and career development opportunities.