Takeaway Assistant / Driver

Center Parcs UK & Ireland; Penrith; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly motivated Takeaway Assistant/Driver to join their dynamic team. This role is pivotal in delivering restaurant-quality food to guests in a welcoming and efficient manner. With a focus on exceptional customer service, you will ensure that every guest enjoys their dining experience from the comfort of their lodge. The position offers flexible working hours and the chance to be part of a vibrant team in a unique environment that values diversity and inclusion. If you are cheerful, friendly, and ready to make a difference, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Colleague Bonus Scheme

Pension Scheme with Life Assurance

Colleague Recognition and Reward Scheme

Free use of leisure facilities

Discounted Center Parcs breaks

20% discount in restaurant and retail outlets

Access to Perks at Work Portal

Employee Assistance Program

Career development opportunities

Externally recognized qualifications

Qualifications

• Passion for delivering excellent customer service.
• Ability to build relationships with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Deliver delicious food to guests in their lodges.
• Maintain a clean working environment.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Job description

Restaurant Runner provides restaurant-quality fresh food for guests to have delivered to their accommodation during their stay.

We’re now looking for a highly motivated Takeaway Assistant / Driver to join us, to develop the team and drive the business forward.

TAKEAWAY ASSISTANT / DRIVER | £12.37 per hour

We are recruiting for a Takeaway Assistant / Driver to join the team in ‘Restaurant Runner’. ‘Restaurant Runner’ is a busy takeaway restaurant offering a prompt delivery service for our guests that wish to enjoy restaurant quality food in the comfort of their lodge. Our busy food delivery drivers are at the heart of village life, continually meeting and exceeding the expectations of our guests… day after day.

Your main duties will include delivering delicious food to our guests in their lodges and maintaining a clean working environment.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for delivering excellent customer service, have good communication skills and enjoy working as part of a team. You will ensure our guests leave satisfied by serving them in an efficient yet professional manner, actively seeking out opportunities to exceed their expectations.

Please note that to apply for a role with us, you must be able to reliably commute to Center Parcs Whinfell Forest (CA10 2DW) as it is not easily accessible by public transport. If you plan to use public transport, please follow this link for a realistic overview of your commute: Plan Your Journey

HOURS OF WORK

Working straight shifts, you will be contracted to work 48 hours per 4-week period on a flexible basis. This means that your days and hours of work could vary each week, but you will always receive at least your contracted hours each period.

As our village is open 365 days of the year, your working hours will include public / bank holidays and during Christmas and / or New Year on a rota basis.

Essential Requirements

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Full driving licence held for a minimum of 6 months
• Naturally cheerful and friendly
• Ability to build relationships with colleagues
  
  

Desirable Requirements

• Previous experience in food delivery or restaurant takeaway services
  
  

About The Benefits

Center Parcs is a fantastic place to work and the benefits are as impressive as they are unique. Here are just a few:

• Colleague Bonus Scheme
• Pension Scheme with Life Assurance
• Colleague Recognition and Reward Scheme – offering a choice of Center Parcs and High Street vouchers
• Free use of our leisure facilities
• Discounted Center Parcs breaks
• 20% discount in our restaurant and retail outlets
• Access to Perks at Work Portal - offering a wide range of retail and leisure discounts
• An Employee Assistance Program - providing support on financial, health and legal matters
• Excellent opportunities for career development and progression with the opportunity to gain externally recognised qualifications
  
  

If this sounds like your ideal job, then we’d love to see your application.

Closing date: 13th May 2025 at 12 Noon

Interviews to be held: 20th May 2025

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.

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.

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