Line Cook

Location: Heather View Holiday Park, Stanhope, Durham, DL13 2PS

Pay: £13.14 per hour

Contract Type: Temporary, Seasonal

Hours: Variable

Disability Confident: Yes

Closing Date: 09/07/2026

About this job

Grow your career with Verdant Parks. We believe the key to a great holiday is getting the fundamentals right, which includes serving delicious, well prepared food with consistency and care. We're looking for Line Chefs/Cooks who take pride in the basics: fresh ingredients, clean stations, and meals that are made well, every time. Join a refreshed, modern, and fast paced environment where your effort truly makes a difference.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals and snacks throughout the day, consistently delivering well presented, high quality, and flavourful dishes from our seasonal menu and special boards.
• Assist the Head Chef and/or Sous Chef to prepare the kitchen stations for service, ensuring they are stocked appropriately and cleaned regularly throughout the shift.
• Guarantee quality food service that meets guest expectations and provides them with a convenient alternative to self catering, allowing them to spend quality time with family and friends.

Qualifications

• Good basic knowledge of food preparation and presentation.
• Preferred: prior professional kitchen experience; however, experience from culinary college or cooking at home is also advantageous.
• Can do attitude and willingness to learn; experience is not mandatory if you have the enthusiasm and desire to develop.

Benefits

• Online discount platform offering savings on shopping, dining, travel, days out, and more.
• Last minute park breaks from only £99.
• Up to 30% off park breaks for you, your friends and your family.
• Discounted use of park facilities, including restaurants, leisure, and activities.
• Annual "Verdant Experience" to book a break at one of our parks at no charge; please provide honest feedback afterwards.
• Access to a 24/7 confidential counselling and advice line.
• Many opportunities for recognition and reward: monthly "Stars" awards, annual awards for individuals and park teams, "Cheers for Peers" cards, and celebrations.
• Company wide initiatives to help each other, our communities and the planet - including Green Champions, Charity Champions, and Mental Health Champions.
• Commitment to providing training and development opportunities, recognising potential and supporting you in your career.

Company Information

Verdant Parks owns and operates holiday parks in some of the UK's most picturesque spots across Scotland and England. Each park is unique, offering beach side or countryside settings, self catering holidays, holiday home ownership, bar and restaurant entertainment, and relaxing pool areas. We are passionate about our customers and work hard to ensure they have the best possible experience.

EEO Statement

Verdant Parks is an equal opportunities employer and a proud member of the Disability Confident scheme.