Takeaway Assistant / Driver

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

Job summary

A leading leisure company is seeking a Takeaway Assistant / Driver to join their team in delivering high-quality food to guests. This role involves maintaining a clean working environment and ensuring customer satisfaction through excellent service. Candidates must hold a driving licence and possess strong communication skills. The position offers flexible shifts across 365 days a year, along with unique benefits including a colleague bonus scheme and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Colleague Bonus Scheme

Pension Scheme with Life Assurance

Career development opportunities

20% discount in restaurants

Free leisure facilities access

Qualifications

• Must possess a full driving licence for at least 6 months.
• Have a naturally cheerful and friendly disposition.
• Ability to build positive relationships with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Deliver delicious food to guests in their lodges.
• Maintain a clean working environment.
• Exceed customer expectations through excellent service.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Relationship building

Cheerfulness

Education

Full driving licence held for a minimum of 6 months

Job description

Restaurant Runner provides restaurant-quality fresh food for guests to have delivered to their accommodation during their stay.

We’re now looking for a highly motivated Takeaway Assistant / Driver to join us, to develop the team and drive the business forward.

TAKEAWAY ASSISTANT / DRIVER | £12.37 per hour

We are recruiting for a Takeaway Assistant / Driver to join the team in ‘Restaurant Runner’. ‘Restaurant Runner’ is a busy takeaway restaurant offering a prompt delivery service for our guests that wish to enjoy restaurant quality food in the comfort of their lodge. Our busy food delivery drivers are at the heart of village life, continually meeting and exceeding the expectations of our guests… day after day.

Your main duties will include delivering delicious food to our guests in their lodges and maintaining a clean working environment.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for delivering excellent customer service, have good communication skills and enjoy working as part of a team. You will ensure our guests leave satisfied by serving them in an efficient yet professional manner, actively seeking out opportunities to exceed their expectations.

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

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. Shifts fall between 1.30pm and 10.30pm, including weekends.

96 hours per 4-week period

150 hours per 4-week 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:

• Full driving licence held for a minimum of 6 months
• Naturally cheerful and friendly
• Ability to build relationships with colleagues

Desirable requirements:

• Previous experience in food delivery or restaurant takeaway services

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 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:

Ongoing

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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