Line Cook / Junior Chef de Partie

Center Parcs UK & Ireland; Ballymahon; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading holiday resort company in Ballymahon is seeking a Line Cook / Junior Chef de Partie to join their kitchen team. You will be responsible for preparing and presenting delicious Italian dishes while ensuring high kitchen standards are maintained. This role requires kitchen assistant experience and excellent communication skills. The position offers flexible working hours including weekends and holidays, and comes with various employee benefits, including a bonus scheme and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Colleague Bonus Scheme

Pension Scheme with Life Assurance

Discounted Center Parcs breaks

Access to Perks at Work Portal

Employee Assistance Program

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Experience working in a kitchen environment.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well with a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present menu items to agreed standards.
• Assist Kitchen Managers and supervise Kitchen Assistants.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness and compliance with health regulations.
• Support menu implementation and production as required.

Skills

Ability to build relationships with colleagues

Kitchen Assistant experience

Naturally cheerful, patient and friendly

Job description

LINE COOK / JUNIOR CHEF DE PARTIE | €17.51 per hour plus tips

Bringing the spirit and taste of Italy to Center Parcs, we will be serving Italian favourites such as a deliciously filling calzone, a tempting pizza or a hearty pasta dish, you can even finish off with a Gelato, Bella Italia is all about family time.

In this role, you will prepare, cook and present menu items to agreed standards. You will assist the Kitchen Managers with the general supervision and coaching of the Kitchen Assistants and deputise for the Kitchen Managers in their absence, maintaining the smooth running of the kitchen.

Responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring the guests’ requirements are always met and naturally seeking out opportunities to exceed their expectations
• Ensuring the cleanliness of the kitchen area is maintained to a high standard and that all company and legal requirements are met at all times
• Following guidelines on stock control, portion control and food wastage, acting as necessary to maintain food Cost of Sales for the unit
• Supporting the Kitchen Managers with implementation and production of menus, procedures and standards as required
• Attending all company training as required for legal purposes, personal development or development of new menus and dishes
• Complying with the guidelines and practices in respect of food safety as detailed in the Food Safety Manual
• The ideal candidate will be naturally helpful, enthusiastic and have excellent communication skills.

HOURS OF WORK

Working straight shifts, you will be contracted to work 150 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 with a premium rate of pay for hours worked on a Sunday.

Experience, Skills & Qualifications

Essential requirements:

• Ability to build relationships with colleagues
• Kitchen Assistant experience
• Naturally cheerful, patient and friendly

About The Benefits

• 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

Interviews to be held:

Ongoing

Application Information

Please note that to apply for a role with us, you must be able to reliably commute to Center Parcs Longford Forest, as it is not easily accessible by public transport.

Following the link for a realistic overview of your commute: Plan Your Journey.

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.