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  • Penrith, United Kingdom
  • Posted yesterday

Kitchen Assistant / Commis Chef

Whinfell Forest | £12.87 per hour plus tips

All colleagues working in the following restaurants: Rajinda Pradesh, Huck's American Bar and Grill, The Pancake House, Sports Café, The Lakeside Inn, Foresters' Inn and Vitalé Café Bar will benefit from the discretionary service charge we add to bills. The majority of our guests are happy to reward our colleagues for their excellent service.

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

We're seeking a motivated Kitchen Assistant / Commis Chef to join our friendly 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

  • Full-time and part time contracts, working straight shifts
  • You will be contracted to work a guaranteed minimum of hours over a 4‑week period. You may be asked to work additional hours in line with operational requirements
  • This role includes evenings, weekends and bank holidays

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.

Sound like your kind of job?

Apply online today - interviews are ongoing

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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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