Kitchen Assistant / Commis Chef - Sports Bar

Center Parcs group; Longford; On-site; EUR 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free day passes

Discounts on breaks and in our shops

Bonus scheme

Supportive team

Career development

Job summary

Center Parcs Longford Forest is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join the Sports Café Kitchen team, helping with the preparation, cooking and presentation of high-quality dishes. Full training will be provided, so enthusiasm and a willingness to develop are key.

The role is part-time with a guaranteed 150 hours over a 4-week period, including early mornings, evenings, weekends and bank holidays. Opportunity to learn, progress and receive tips.

Qualifications

• Experience in assisting with preparation, cooking and presentation of food.
• Ability to work well in a team and maintain kitchen cleanliness.
• Committed to following health, safety and food hygiene guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation, cooking and presentation of food.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and work effectively as part of a team.
• Follow health, safety and food hygiene guidelines.

Skills

Teamwork

Food hygiene

Cooking assistance

Job description

Kitchen Assistant / Commis Chef - Sports Bar

Longford Forest | €14.35 per hour plus tips

Sports Café serves hearty meals and shows live sports in a lively, family-friendly setting.

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

We're seeking a motivated Kitchen Assistant to join our friendly Sports Café Kitchen team. This role offers the opportunity to learn and progress while supporting the preparation, cooking and presentation of high-quality dishes. Full training will be provided, so enthusiasm and a willingness to develop are key.

What you'll be doing

• Assist with the preparation, cooking and presentation of food
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and work effectively as part of a team
• Follow health, safety and food hygiene guidelines

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

• Part-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
• Premium rate of pay for hours worked on a Sunday

About you

• Ability to build relationships with colleagues
• Naturally cheerful 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.

Closing date

13th October 2026

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

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. Please let us know if you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process.