Development Kitchen Line Cook

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Welcome to Center Parcs – the number one choice for short break holidays, employing a team of over 10,000 across Head Office and six separate villages located in the UK and Ireland.

DEVELOPMENT KITCHEN LINE COOK | Circa £26,200 per annum

This role will be based within the Development Kitchen at our Sherwood Forest village.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Line Cook to join our Development Kitchen.

Working with the Group Development Chef (GDC), this role will be instrumental in the preparation and delivery for all food and drink preparation and production for menu development.  This will include tastings, test cooking, training and photoshoots for food & drink menus, including production of marketing and training collateral. 

The successful candidate will have previous experience of working as a Line Cook including supervisory responsibility and will be a positive role model with a supportive approach.

HOURS OF WORK

You will be contracted to work 150 hours per 4-week period (37.5 hours per week). Normal working hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, however flexibility will be required.

This role will be based within the Development Kitchen at our Sherwood Forest village.

ABOUT YOU

Essential requirements:

• Previous experience at Line Cook level, including supervisory responsibility producing a range of dishes using fresh produce
• Positive role model and supportive approach to leading a team

Desirable requirements:

• A formal cooking qualification or willingness to study towards
• Intermediate Food Hygiene certificate
• Previous experience in a food development environment
• Naturally cheerful, patient and friendly
• Previous administration experience including the use of Word and Excel

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: 22nd October 2024 at 12 Noon

Interviews to be held: Week commencing 28th October 2024

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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