Line Cook / Junior Chef de Partie - Takeaway

Center Parcs; Bedford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free day passes

Leisure access

Break discounts

Shop discounts

Bonus scheme

Supportive team

Career development

Training

Job summary

Center Parcs at Woburn Forest is seeking a Line Cook / Junior Chef de Partie to join the Restaurant Runner team. You will prepare, cook and present menu items to high standards, supervise Kitchen Assistants and manage kitchen operations in the absence of a Kitchen Manager.

We offer free day passes and spa access, discounts on breaks, shops and restaurants, a bonus scheme, a supportive team and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Line Cook / Junior Chef de Partie experience preferred.
• Willing to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present dishes to high standards, ensuring guest satisfaction.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and comply with food safety and legal requirements.
• Manage stock, portion control and minimise food waste to meet cost targets.
• Support menu development and assist Kitchen Managers with procedures and standards.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Relationship building

Cheerful demeanor

Job description

Line Cook / Junior Chef de Partie - Takeaway Woburn Forest | £14.40 per hour Restaurant Runner

Restaurant Runner delivers freshly prepared meals from our restaurants straight to guests' accommodation.

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

We're looking for a Line Cook / Junior Chef de Partie to join our Restaurant Runnerteam. You'll prepare, cook and present menu items to high standards, supervise Kitchen Assistants and manage kitchen operations in the absence of a Kitchen Manager.

What you'll be doing

• Prepare and present dishes to high standards, ensuring guest satisfactionMaintain kitchen cleanliness and comply with food safety and legal requirementsManage stock, portion control and minimise food waste to meet cost targetsSupport menu development and assist Kitchen Managers with procedures and standards

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 restaurantsBonus scheme and recognition rewardsA supportive, friendly teamCareer development and in-role training

Your working hours

• Full-time contract, fully flexibleYou 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 requirementsThis role includes evenings, weekends and bank holidays

About you

• Ability to build relationships with colleaguesKitchen Assistant experienceNaturally cheerful, patient 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.

Sound like your kind of job?

Working here

Check your route before applying - WoburnForest (MK45 2HZ), isn't easily reached by public transport: Plan Your Journey.

Closing date: 20th August 2026

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

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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.

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