Line Cook / Junior Chef de Partie NEW Center Parcs Posted today Thetford

Center Parcs group; Thetford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-friendly resort company in Thetford is looking for a Line Cook/Junior Chef de Partie to prepare and present menu items while ensuring kitchen cleanliness and food safety. Ideal candidates will have kitchen assistant experience and excellent interpersonal skills. Shifts vary weekly, including weekends and holidays. Benefits include a bonus scheme, free leisure facility access, and opportunities for career advancement. If you thrive in a vibrant, inclusive environment, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

Colleague Bonus Scheme

Pension Scheme with Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted Center Parcs breaks

20% discount in our restaurant outlets

Access to Perks at Work Portal

Excellent career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be able to reliably commute to Center Parcs Elveden Forest.
• Experience as a Kitchen Assistant is essential.
• Effective communication skills and a friendly demeanor are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present menu items to high standards.
• Ensure cleanliness of the kitchen and compliance with safety regulations.
• Support Kitchen Managers with menu production and staff training.

Skills

Ability to build relationships with colleagues

Kitchen Assistant experience

Naturally cheerful, patient and friendly

Job description

LINE COOK / JUNIOR CHEF DE PARTIE | £13.32 per hour

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.

In this role, you will prepare, cook and present menu items to agreed standards. You will assist the Kitchen Managers with the general supervision and coaching of the Kitchen Assistants and deputise for the Kitchen Managers in their absence, maintaining the smooth running of the kitchen.

Responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring the guests’ requirements are always met and naturally seeking out opportunities to exceed their expectations
• Ensuring the cleanliness of the kitchen area is maintained to a high standard and that all company and legal requirements are met at all times
• Following guidelines on stock control, portion control and food wastage, acting as necessary to maintain food Cost of Sales for the unit
• Supporting the Kitchen Managers with implementation and production of menus, procedures and standards as required
• Attending all company training as required for legal purposes, personal development or development of new menus and dishes
• Complying with the guidelines and practices in respect of food safety as detailed in the Food Safety Manual
• The ideal candidate will be naturally helpful, enthusiastic and have excellent communication skills.

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

Working straight shifts, you will be contracted to 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. These shifts will include working 3 out of 4 weekends. 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
• Kitchen Assistant experience
• Naturally cheerful, patient and friendly

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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