Line Cook / Junior Chef de Partie NEW Center Parcs Penrith

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.

• 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 Whinfell Forest (CA10 2DW) as it is not easily accessible by public transport.

Working straight shifts, you will be contracted to work 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. 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.

Essential requirements:

• Ability to build relationships with colleagues.
• Kitchen Assistant experience.
• Naturally cheerful, patient and friendly.

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

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.