Commis Chef

Parkdean Resorts UK Limited; Shanklin; On-site; GBP 20,000 - GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading holiday park organization in the UK is seeking a Commis Chef to join their kitchen team. This role offers a dynamic team environment with opportunities for skill development and career growth. Responsibilities include assisting the Head Chef in delivering high-quality cooking and service, adhering to menu specifications, and managing food storage. No experience is necessary as comprehensive training will be provided. Enjoy discounts on holidays and food as part of your employment benefits.

Benefits

50% discount on holidays

30% discount on food and leisure activities

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• No previous experience required as training will be provided.
• Ability to adhere to menu specifications and portion control.
• Commitment to high standards of cooking and service.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef with cooking and service standards.
• Record food wastage and control portion sizes.
• Perform temperature checks and store food items appropriately.

Skills

Passion for cooking

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Job description

Lower Hyde, Lower Hyde, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom

Job Description

Posted Wednesday 28 January 2026 at 01:00

Join our kitchen team as a Commis Chef for a career with a little more sizzle!

Nothing beats good team camaraderie and the buzz of a busy shift, and our kitchen teams enjoy both in spades. No experience? No worries! If you’ve got buckets of passion, positivity and Parkdean team spirit, we’ll teach you all the skills you’ll need to succeed in your new role.

So, why Parkdean Resorts?

Well, besides the one-of-a-kind team culture, stunning locations across the UK, and the chance to work with the UK's largest holiday park organisation, we can offer:

• The chance to develop your skills and boost your career across our 66 parks – as one of the best in the biz when it comes to apprenticeships, we’ve got your back when it comes to training!
• You’re never on your own with our Employee Assistance Programme! It comes with a 24/7 confidential helpline for counselling and support- because your wellbeing is our top priority.
• A 50% discount for you and a 25% discount for friends and family when booking your holiday with us.
• A team member discount of 30%, available on everything from fabulous food to delicious drinks and even our fun leisure activities.
• Score awesome discounts! From tasty meal kits like Hello Fresh to your favourite local gyms, we’ve got deals on lots of brands just for you.
  

We want to be a force for good and caring for our parks, people, and planet is a natural component of the way we do business. We celebrate our people, communities and natural environment, enabling us to enhance the amazing memories we create for many years to come.

What you will be doing...

• Assisting the Head Chef in providing the highest standard of cooking and service in all areas.
• Cooking to spec, adhering to all menu specification and portion control, and recording wastage.
• Taking deliveries, storing food items, and completing temperature checks.

Parkdean Resorts is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Background checks including DBS (or equivalent) will be carried out if appropriate.

We want to do all we can to create an environment and recruitment process where people feel safe and comfortable to talk about disability. For any reasonable adjustment requests, please contact Stephanie at [e-mail]

Lower Hyde, Lower Hyde, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom