Restaurants Commis Chef

Butlin's; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading family entertainment resort in Peterborough seeks Commis Chefs to join their vibrant kitchen team. You will assist in creating memorable dining experiences across various venues and have the opportunity to grow your skills. Candidates should have some kitchen experience, a passion for food, and a positive attitude. Flexibility in working hours is crucial, with guaranteed 35 hours a week and the potential for additional shifts.

Benefits

Live-in accommodation may be available

Paid overtime opportunities

Qualifications

• Some professional kitchen experience required.
• Passion for creating great guest experiences.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing meals across various venues.
• Contribute to creating memorable dining experiences.
• Work flexibly across different shifts.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Enthusiasm

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

Description

About the Role

We’re excited to offer opportunities for Commis Chefs to join our vibrant team at Butlin’s. Working as a chef here means being part of something special—creating memorable dining experiences for our guests across a variety of venues, from the welcoming Beachcomber Inn to a retro American Diner and a crowd‑pleasing chicken restaurant. Each menu is designed to surprise and delight, and you’ll play a key role in bringing it all to life.

We believe variety is the spice of life, and in this role, you’ll have the chance to grow your skills across multiple kitchens, each with its own style and pace.

You’ll be guaranteed 35 hours a week, working five days out of seven including weekends with the option to pick up paid overtime too.

Shifts are throughout the day, from early morning starts at 6am to late finishes around midnight, so flexibility is important.

If you’re relocating, live‑in accommodation may be available, subject to a DBS check, helping make your move as smooth as possible.

About You

We’re looking for Commis Chefs who bring more than just enthusiasm— we need people with real kitchen experience, even if it’s just a few months. This isn’t a role for complete beginners, so if you’ve spent time in a professional kitchen and know your way around the basics, we’d love to hear from you.

What matters just as much is your attitude. We’re drawn to people who are passionate about creating great guest experiences, who thrive in a fast‑paced environment, and who aren’t afraid to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in. Energy, positivity, and a genuine love for food and teamwork go a long way here.

Our chefs at Butlin’s are something special. They help shape the holiday memories our guests come back for time and again, and we’re proud of the atmosphere they create in every kitchen. If you understand the impact you can have—not just on a plate, but on the whole guest experience—you’ll fit right in.

About Butlin's

At Butlin’s, we’re all about fun, excitement, and adventure by the bucketload! For over 80 years we’ve been delighting hundreds of thousands of guests each year, whether on a non‑stop action family break or our epic Adult only Big Weekenders.

Ask any of our team, past and present, and one of the best things they’ll say about working at Butlin’s is our culture! We’re all about providing our guests with an Altogether More Entertaining and Fun Break, brought to life through our three mighty values.

So, if you want a role where you Create Smiles, where you aren’t afraid to Get Stuck In and where the team genuinely Cares For Each Other – this could be the perfect fit for you.

There has never been a more exciting time to join Butlin’s!