Kitchen Assistant / Commis Chef NEW Center Parcs Posted today Thetford

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

Job summary

A leading family leisure company in Thetford seeks a Kitchen Assistant / Commis Chef to join their team. You will assist in food preparation and learn to work in a high-quality kitchen environment. No prior experience is required as full training is provided. The ideal candidate is friendly, cheerful, and eager to learn. This role includes unique benefits such as a bonus scheme and discounts on leisure facilities.

Benefits

Colleague Bonus Scheme

Pension Scheme with Life Assurance

Free use of leisure facilities

Discounted Center Parcs breaks

20% discount in restaurants and retail outlets

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate the ability to work as part of a team.
• Desire to learn and develop in a kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation, cooking and presentation of food.
• Work to the highest standards of quality and service.

Skills

Ability to build relationships with colleagues

Naturally cheerful and friendly

Tools

Kitchen Porter or Chef experience

Job description

KITCHEN ASSISTANT / COMMIS CHEF | £12.37 per hour plus tips

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.

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 Elveden Forest (IP24 3TR), as it is not easily accessible by public transport. If you plan to use public transport, please follow this link for a realistic overview of your commute: Plan Your Journey.

HOURS OF WORK

We have the following contracts available on a flexible basis. This means that your hours and days of work could vary each week, but you will always receive at least your contracted hours each period.

• Canopy Café and Bar – 64 hours per 4‑week period. These shifts will generally fall between 10 am and 4 pm and will include working weekends.
• Pancake – 150 hours per 4‑week period. You will be required to be fully flexible over a 7 day period.
• Rajinda – 64/150 hours per 4‑week period. You will be required to be fully flexible over a 7 day period.

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 of the 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 as impressive as they are 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
• An 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, then we’d love to see your application.

Interviews to be held:

Ongoing #INDSPON

Please note this vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission of your application is therefore encouraged.

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