Overview
A range of quality own-brand and high street restaurants and cafés, mixed with great food and family-friendly menus, with excellent service. Our Food and Beverage department employs around 350 team members across nine restaurants, cafés, and bars, plus a production kitchen, and five concessionary units including brands such as Bella Italia and Café Rouge. From American grills to authentic Indian cuisine, there is something to suit all appetites at Center Parcs.
KITCHEN ASSISTANT / COMMIS CHEF
£12.37 per hour plus tips
All colleagues working in the following restaurants will benefit from the discretionary service charge added to bills: Rajinda Pradesh, Hucks American Bar and Grill, The Pancake House, Sports Café, The Lakeside Inn, Foresters Inn and Vitalé Café Bar. The majority of guests are happy to reward colleagues for 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. You will work to high standards in an environment that combines popular menus and quality food with excellent 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 plan your journey accordingly.
Hours of Work
We have flexible contracts available. Hours and days of work could vary each week, but you will always receive at least your contracted hours each period.
Sports Cafe - 150 hours per 4-week period — Shifts will fall between 7am and 10pm and will include working 3 out of 4 weekends.
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 a year, your working hours will include public/bank holidays and during Christmas and/or New Year on a rota basis.
Experience, Skills & Qualifications
Essential requirements:
* Ability to build relationships with colleagues
* Naturally cheerful and friendly
Desirable requirements:
* Kitchen Porter or Chef experience
About the Benefits
Center Parcs is a fantastic place to work, and the benefits are impressive and 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
* 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.
Interviews to be held: Ongoing
Please note this vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission of your application is encouraged.
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We recognise that we are at our best when we are 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 and to thrive in our business. We place a high value on recruiting based on behaviours.
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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