At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the kitchen team, prepare delicious dishes, and mentor junior staff.
- Company: Join Center Parcs, a fun and inclusive workplace in Sherwood Forest.
- Benefits: Enjoy free leisure access, discounts, bonuses, and career development.
- Other info: Flexible shifts with a supportive team and opportunities for growth.
- Why this job: Make a difference in guests' experiences while developing your culinary skills.
- Qualifications: Previous kitchen experience and excellent communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 15.05 - 15.05 £ per hour.
Canopy Café and Bar is a poolside stop for food and drinks in the Subtropical Swimming Paradise. Serve up the flavour that turns a good break into a great one. Join our Canopy Café and Bar team as a Kitchen Team Leader / Chef de Partie, where you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality dishes and ensuring smooth kitchen operations. You'll lead and develop junior staff, maintain standards and support management in driving efficiency.
What you'll be doing:
- Oversee daily food preparation and presentation to company standards
- Coach and mentor junior colleagues to support their growth
- Act as deputy for the Assistant Kitchen Manager when required
- Monitor stock, portion control and ordering to manage costs effectively
- Implement measures to reduce food waste and maintain operational efficiency
What's in it for you:
- Free day passes and access to leisure facilities (including the spa)
- Discounts on breaks and in our shops and restaurants
- Bonus scheme and recognition rewards
- A supportive, friendly team
- Career development and in-role training
Your working hours:
- Full-time contract, shifts fall between 8:00am and 8:00pm
- You will be contracted to work a guaranteed minimum of 160 hours over a 4-week period. You may be asked to work additional hours in line with operational requirements
- This role includes evenings and weekends
About you:
- Excellent communicator with ability to build relationships with colleagues
- Previous kitchen experience in a similar position
- Naturally cheerful, patient and friendly
- Professional, approachable and calm under pressure
Our values:
Each colleague at Center Parcs is involved in building better worlds for our guests, colleagues, communities and our environment. Contributing to our purpose means living out our values: We care, we're brave, we're determined and we're naturally us.
Sound like your kind of job? Apply online today - interviews are ongoing.
Working here:
Check your route before applying - Sherwood Forest (NG22 9DN), isn't easily reached by public transport: Plan Your Journey.
Closing date: 3rd September 2026. Please note this vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission of your application is therefore encouraged.
At Center Parcs, everyone's welcome. We recognise that we're all at our best when we're being ourselves. We are committed to building a culture that champions diversity, equity and inclusion, where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want them to feel valued for their individuality, thrive in our business and share a sense of belonging. We place a lot of value on recruiting based on behaviours rather than prioritising qualifications or experience. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, please let us know if you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process.
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