Stores / Warehouse Operative - Food and Beverage

Center Parcs group; Brougham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-oriented leisure organization in Brougham is looking for a Stores/Warehouse Operative to manage goods in/out and ensure a smooth service. Responsibilities include picking food & liquor requests, making deliveries, and maintaining a clean environment. Ideal candidates will possess a full driving license and ideally have experience in a similar role. The position offers a flexible working schedule, requiring a commitment to working weekends and holidays, along with a variety of impressive employee benefits.

Benefits

Colleague Bonus Scheme

Pension Scheme with Life Assurance

Discounted Center Parcs breaks

20% discount in restaurants and retail

Free use of leisure facilities

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Must possess a full driving license.
• Basic Food Hygiene qualification preferred.
• Experience in warehouse role is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all goods in and out of the warehouse are controlled.
• Pick and deliver food & liquor requests.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the stores.

Skills

Full Driving Licence

Previous experience in a similar role

Basic Food Hygiene qualification

Reach Forklift Truck Certificate

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.

STORES / WAREHOUSE OPERATIVE - FOOD AND BEAGE | £12.37 per hour

The role of Stores Operator is based within our busy Stores Warehouse. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring all goods in and out of the warehouse are controlled to the relevant procedures, ensuring a smooth‑running service.

Responsibilities will include:

• Picking venue food & liquor requests
• Making deliveries
• Putting stock away
• Carrying out stock takes
• Loading and unloading vehicles

General maintenance of the stores and clearing the stores yard, ensuring a clean and safe environment.

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 plan to use public transport, please follow this link for a realistic overview of your commute: Plan Your Journey.

HOURS OF WORK

You will be contracted to work 160 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.

As our village is open 365 days of the year, your working hours will include weekends, public / bank holidays and during Christmas and / or New Year on a rota basis.

ABOUT YOU

Essential requirements:

• Full Driving Licence

Desirable requirements:

• Previous experience in a similar role within a warehouse / stores environment
• A Basic Food Hygiene qualification
• Reach Forklift Truck Certificate preferred but not essential

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.

Closing date: 6th January 2026

Interviews to be held: Week commencing 19th January 2026

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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