Season Chef

Crealy Theme Park and Resort; Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A popular family amusement park in Exeter is seeking a Seasonal Chef to lead a small kitchen team. You will be responsible for cooking and preparing dishes for various outlets while maintaining high quality and service standards. The role offers great benefits, including family passes and flexible shifts. Full training and support are provided, and there are opportunities for career progression. Suitable for motivated individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments.

Benefits

Friends & Family passes

Discounted tickets

Flexible shifts

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Confident in running a kitchen.
• Motivated and organized.
• Enjoys supporting a small team.

Responsibilities

• Cooking home-cooked pub menu and fresh dishes.
• Leading a kitchen team and training staff.
• Ensuring quality and service standards.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Guest-focused

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Seasonal Chef

Contract - Seasonal

Pay – Will range between £14.00 - £16.00 p/h

We’re growing our team at Crealy and looking for a confident, friendly chef who’s excellent at running a kitchen and producing quality food. You’ll be joining a supportive team where menus are designed in‑house, and your role will be very hands‑on, leading a small team of 2–4 in delivering consistent, high‑standard dishes. There will also be opportunities for a permanent position for the right fit.

Along with great benefits - Friends & Family passes, discounted tickets, flexible shifts, and strong progression opportunities - you’ll be part of a place built on being Warm & Welcoming, creating Great Spaces, keeping things Easy for All, and delivering Moments of Joy for our guests.

What you’ll be doing

• Cooking our home‑cooked pub menu in the Clubhouse and preparing fresh dishes for our theme park outlets.
• Leading a kitchen team of 2–3.
• Daily prep and training staff on new dishes.
• Ensuring consistent quality, correct portion sizes, and smooth service.
• Checking freshness, rotating stock properly, and keeping waste low.
• Managing stock levels, placing orders within company guidelines, and supporting stock takes.
• Maintaining a clean, safe kitchen and setting the standard in how you work.
• Following food safety and hygiene practices and ensuring the team does too.
• Bringing forward ideas to improve dishes, processes, and guest experience.
• Taking on additional tasks when needed.

We also support a range of events throughout the year, bringing plenty of variety.

What we’re looking for

• Motivated, organised, and confident running a kitchen.
• A strong communicator who enjoys supporting a small team.
• Guest-focused, standards-driven, and ready to take ownership of their areas.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment with hot surfaces, knives, and busy service periods.

Our Team = Our Success

At the heart of our park is our amazing team – we all work together to make the magic happen. Whether you’re looking for your first job, a seasonal role, or the next step in your career, we’ve got a place for you.

We’ll provide full training and ongoing support throughout the season, so you’ll always feel confident and ready. All we ask is that you bring a positive attitude, enjoy working with others, and thrive in a fast‑paced, fun environment.

The Details

• Pay: Up to £12.30 per hour (based on age)
• Hours: The working hours are between 8:00am – 10:30pm which include weekends, school holidays, and Bank Holidays. Shifts will be rostered in advance.
• Perks: Friends & Family passes, discounted tickets, flexible shifts, and great opportunities for career development.
• Start dates: Various throughout the year—apply now for immediate or future opportunities.
• Requirements: Proof of right to work in the UK (birth certificate or passport) and contact details of a reference.

Why Join Us?

• Warm & Welcoming
• Creating Great Spaces
• Making Things Easy for All
• Delivering Moments of Joy

If these values inspire you and you’re ready to bring energy, passion, and smiles to our guests, we’d love to hear from you!