Line Cook / Junior Chef de Partie - Takeaway

Center Parcs UK & Ireland; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free day passes

Discounts on breaks and in our shops &

Bonus scheme

Job summary

Center Parcs UK & Ireland is seeking a Line Cook / Junior Chef de Partie to prepare, cook and present menu items to high standards while supervising Kitchen Assistants and supporting the Kitchen Manager in their absence. The role involves early mornings, evenings, weekends and bank holidays as part of a full-time contract.

You will be contracted to deliver a minimum of 150 hours over a four-week period. The company offers leisure day passes, shopping/restaurant discounts, a bonus scheme and a

Qualifications

• Kitchen Assistant experience required.
• Ability to build relationships with colleagues.
• Cheerful, patient and friendly disposition.

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

Team player

Customer service

Job description

Forest | £14.40 per hour

Sherwood Forest | £14.40 per hour

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 are seeking a Line Cook / Junior Chef de Partie to 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 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

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 of 150 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 build relationships with colleagues
• Kitchen Assistant experience
• Naturally 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.

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.

Closing date: 5th November 2026