Kitchen Assistant​/Commis Chef Center Parcs Posted

KITCHEN ASSISTANT / COMMIS CHEF

£12.37 per hour plus tips

All colleagues working in 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.

We are looking for a Kitchen Assistant / Commis Chef to join our friendly team. In this role you will have the chance to learn and progress from the ground floor up, helping with the preparation, cooking and presentation of food. Working to the highest standards in an environment that combines popular menus and quality food with the very best in service.

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the ability to work as part of a team and the desire to learn and develop. Previous experience within a kitchen environment would be desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.

Please note that to apply for a role with us you must be able to reliably commute to Center Parcs Elveden Forest (IP24 3TR
), as it is not easily accessible by public transport. If you plan to use public transport please follow the link for a realistic overview of your commute:
Plan Your Journey

We have the following contracts available on a flexible basis. This means your hours and days of work could vary each week, but you will always receive at least your contracted hours each period.

• Canopy Café and Bar – 64 hours per 4‑week period. These shifts generally fall between 10am and 4pm and include working weekends.
• Pancake – 150 hours per 4‑week period. You will be required to be fully flexible over a 7‑day period.
• Rajinda – 64/150 hours per 4‑week period. You will be required to be fully flexible over a 7‑day period.

Please state your desired contracted hours from the options above under the suitability section of your application form.

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

• Ability to build relationships with colleagues
• Naturally cheerful and friendly

• Kitchen Porter or Chef experience

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, we’d love to see your application.

Ongoing

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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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.