Food and Beverage - Commis Chef - Q03

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

Job summary

A leading holiday park organization located in East Mersea seeks a Commis Chef to join their kitchen team. In this role, you will assist in delivering high-quality cooking and service, learn essential culinary skills, and benefit from extensive training and development opportunities. Additional perks include generous discounts on holidays and meals. No prior experience is necessary, making this an excellent opportunity for those looking to start their culinary careers in a supportive environment.

Benefits

50% discount for staff on holidays

30% discount on food and drinks

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts on various brands and local gyms

Qualifications

• No prior experience required, just a passion for cooking and teamwork.
• Willingness to learn new skills in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in providing the highest standard of cooking and service.
• Cook to specification, adhering to menu guidelines and portion control.
• Manage deliveries and adhere to food safety checks.

Job description

Job Description

Posted Wednesday 7 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]