Kitchen Assistant / Commis Chef
A range of quality own-brand and high street restaurants and cafés, mixed with great food, family-friendly menus, and a generous sprinkling of excellent service. That’s the recipe for success in our Food and Beverage department. Around each village, the Food and Beverage department employs around 350 team members across nine different restaurants, cafés, and bars, as well as a production kitchen. There’s also a further five concessionary units including well-known brands such as Bella Italia and Café Rouge. From American grills to authentic Indian cuisine, or for those wanting a relaxing drink after a busy day, there’s something to suit all appetites at Center Parcs.
KITCHEN ASSISTANT / COMMIS CHEF | £11.60 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, Forester's 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 and 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.
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. Shifts will fall between 7am and Midnight.
As our village is open 365 days of the year, your working hours will include weekends, public / bank holidays and during Christmas and / or New Year on a rota basis.
EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
Essential requirements:
1. Ability to build relationships with colleagues
2. Naturally cheerful and friendly
Desirable requirements:
3. Kitchen Porter or Chef experience
ABOUT THE BENEFITS
Center Parcs is a fantastic place to work, and the benefits are as impressive as they are unique. Here are just a few:
4. Colleague Bonus Scheme
5. Pension Scheme with Life Assurance
6. Colleague Recognition and Reward Scheme – offering a choice of Center Parcs and High Street vouchers
7. Free use of our leisure facilities
8. Discounted Center Parcs breaks
9. 20% discount in our restaurant and retail outlets
10. Access to Perks at Work Portal - offering a wide range of retail and leisure discounts
11. An Employee Assistance Program - providing support on financial, health and legal matters
12. Excellent opportunities for career development and progression with the opportunity to gain externally recognised qualifications