Location: Whinfell Forest Village - Cumbria
Hours of Work: Various Hours Available, Part-Time, Full-Time
Salary/Hourly Rate: £11.60 per hour rising to £12.27 per hour when qualified
Contract Type: Flexible hours over a 4 - week period
Transport Provided: No
Closing date: 10 December 2024
Do you have an interest in cooking, like the idea of working in a busy kitchen and have a desire to progress?
We have a number of entry level Kitchen Assistant positions available, where no experience is required as we will provide full training to get you to the next level – with a pay increase when you have successfully completed your training.
Kitchen Assistant / Commis Chef ‘Fast Track Opportunity’ | £11.60 per hour rising to £12.27 per hour when qualified
The training programme is for 6 weeks (based on full-time hours), where you will have the opportunity to work in one of our kitchen environments; from grills and burgers in our American diner to Indian fusion cuisine.
In addition to our great range of standard and unique benefits, you’ll also receive:
All colleagues working in the following restaurants: Rajinda Pradesh, Huck's American Bar and Grill, The Pancake House, Sports Café, The Lakeside Inn, Foresters' Inn and Vitalé Café Bar will benefit from the discretionary service charge we add to bills. The majority of our guests are happy to reward our colleagues for their excellent service.
THE ROLE
As a fast-track chef you will learn and progress from the ground floor up, helping with the preparation, cooking and presentation of food, working to the highest standards and in an environment that combines popular menus and quality food with the very best in service.
Duties will include:
You will be given all the training and support you need to succeed, from your dedicated trainer / manager and our online learning portal.
HOURS OF WORK
Working straight shifts, you will be contracted to work between 100 to 160 hours per 4-week period including weekends 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.
We have a range of shifts, including daytimes, evenings and weekends, so you must be flexible in terms of working hours but we will gladly discuss your requirements at interview stage.
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.
ABOUT YOU
The ideal candidate will have a passion for food, have good communication skills, enjoy working as part of a team and have the desire to learn and develop.
No previous experience is required
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:
If this sounds like your ideal job, then we’d love to see your application.
Closing date: 10th December 2024 at 12 Noon
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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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.
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