Line Cook

Verdant Parks Own; Wooler; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Last minute park breaks

Up to 30% off park breaks for you and

Discounted facilities use on park

Verdant Experience

Recognition & awards programs

Green/Charity/Mental Health Champions

Training & development opportunities

Job summary

Verdant Parks is seeking Line Chefs/Cooks to prepare meals from our seasonal menu and boards. You will assist the Head/Sous Chef, keep stations ready for service, and maintain cleanliness and stock during shifts in a modern, fast-paced setting.

We value fresh ingredients, consistency, and teamwork. Prior professional kitchen experience is preferred, but eagerness to learn and a can-do attitude are welcome as part of our friendly team.

Qualifications

• Good basic knowledge of food preparation and presentation.
• Previous experience in a professional kitchen preferred, but college or home cooking also advantageous.
• Can-do attitude and willingness to learn welcome applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Chef and Sous-Cchef to prepare kitchen stations for service.
• Ensure stations are stocked, presented well and cleaned regularly throughout the shift.

Skills

Food preparation

Kitchen teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

Our Line Chefs prepare meals and snacks throughout the day, consistently delivering well-presented, high-quality, and flavourful dishes from our seasonal menu and special boards. They assist our Head Chef and/or Sous-Chef to prepare the kitchen stations ready for service, ensuring they are stocked appropriately and cleaned regularly throughout the shift. This role is essential in guaranteeing quality food service our guests anticipate, providing them with another option to self-catering and allowing them to spend more precious time with family and friends.

You will need a good basic knowledge of food preparation and presentation. Previous experience is a professional kitchen is preferred, however experience from college or cooking at home would also be advantageous. Not got experience but still interested? If you have a can-do attitude and are willing to learn, then we welcome your application too!

At Verdant Parks, we believe the key to a great holiday is getting the fundamentals right - and that includes delicious, well-prepared food served with consistency and care. That's why we're looking for Line Chefs/Cooks who take pride in the basics: fresh ingredients, clean stations, and meals that are made well, every time. If you're ready to join a refreshed, modern, and fast-paced environment where your effort truly makes a difference, this could be the perfect next step for you., When you join Team Verdant you will be working in a fun and collaborative environment. You can also take advantage of some fantastic benefits including:

• Last minute park breaks from only £109;
• Up to 30% off park breaks for you, your friends and your family;
• Discounted use of facilities on park, including restaurants, leisure and activities;
• An annual 'Verdant Experience' - book a break at one of our parks and experience a Verdant holiday as a customer. There is no charge for this break, we simply ask that you make the most of it and give us your honest feedback afterwards!
• Many opportunities for recognition and reward - monthly 'Stars' awards, annual awards for individuals and park teams, 'Cheers for Peers' cards, and any excuse for cakes, biscuits and celebrations!;
• Our company wide team initiatives to help each other, our communities and the planet - Green Champions, Charity Champions, Mental Health Champions;
• A commitment to providing training & development opportunities, recognising potential and supporting you in your career.

About the Company: Verdant Parks own and operate holiday parks in some of the UK's most picturesque spots across Scotland and England. Each of our parks are unique with plenty to offer, whether its beach-side or countryside, self-catering holidays or holiday home ownership, entertainment in our bars and restaurants or a relaxing swim in our pools. We are passionate about our customers and work hard to ensure they have the best possible experience at our parks. Verdant Parks is an equal opportunities employer and a proud member of the Disability Confident scheme. Check out why our employees rate us as World Class - join us for an extraordinary adventure in 2026!