Kitchen Assistant

Center Parcs group; Penrith; On-site; GBP 10,000 - GBP 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group in Penrith is seeking a Kitchen Assistant / Commis Chef to join their friendly team. This role involves preparation, cooking, and presentation of food while maintaining high-quality service standards. Ideal candidates should show teamwork abilities and a desire to learn. No prior kitchen experience necessary as training will be provided. Applicants must be able to reliably commute to Center Parcs Whinfell Forest.

Qualifications

• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Desire to learn and develop in a kitchen environment.
• Previous kitchen experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Help with preparation, cooking, and presentation of food.
• Work to the highest standards in food and service.
• Support colleagues in busy kitchen environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Ability to learn

Job description

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 | £12.37 per hour

The discretionary service charge we add to bills means that 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 as 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.

Please note that to apply for a role with us, you must be able to reliably commute to Center Parcs Whinfell Forest (CA10 2DW) as it is not easily accessible by public transport. If you