Line Cook / Junior Chef de Partie - Takeaway

Posted 8 hours 43 minutes ago by Center Parcs

£14.40 Hourly
Permanent
Full Time
Hospitality & Tourism Jobs
Cumbria, Penrith, United Kingdom, CA102
Job Description
Whinfell Forest £14.40 per hour

Restaurant Runner delivers freshly prepared meals from our restaurants straight to guests' accommodation.

Serve up the flavour that turns a good break into a great one

We're looking for a Line Cook / Junior Chef de Partie to join our Restaurant Runner team. You'll prepare, cook and present menu items to high standards, supervise Kitchen Assistants and manage kitchen operations in the absence of a Kitchen Manager.

What you'll be doing

Prepare and present dishes to high standards, ensuring guest satisfaction
Maintain kitchen cleanliness and comply with food safety and legal requirements
Manage stock, portion control and minimise food waste to meet cost targets
Support menu development and assist Kitchen Managers with procedures and standards

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 1:30pm and 11:00pm
You will be contracted to work a guaranteed minimum of 150 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

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

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 - Whinfell Forest (CA10 2DW), isn't easily reached by public transport: Plan Your Journey

Closing date: 01st October 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.