Food and Beverage - Kitchen Assistant - Q03
1 day ago
Colchester
Join Our Culinary Team as a Kitchen Assistant!\n Are you ready to dive into a fast-paced kitchen and help create unforgettable holiday moments? At Parkdean Resorts, we’re on the lookout for a hardworking and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to support our bustling culinary team. Whether you’re prepping ingredients, keeping the kitchen spotless, or assisting our chefs during service, you’ll play a vital role in delivering exceptional food for our guests. Your Role in the Kitchen\n As a Kitchen Assistant, you’ll collaborate closely with our Head Chef, Sous Chef, and Commis Chefs to ensure the kitchen runs like a well-oiled machine. Your responsibilities will include: \n\n • Preparing ingredients for service.\n, • Checking stock for quality and expiry dates, and storing items correctly.\n, • Rotating stock to maintain freshness and support waste reduction.\n, • Keeping the kitchen clean and hygienic, including appliances, ovens, work surfaces, and dishes.\n, • Supporting basic food preparation tasks as directed by senior chefs.\n, • Communicating clearly with colleagues to ensure smooth and efficient service.\n, • Reporting any suspected weaknesses or breaches in the company’s information systems.\n, • Upholding all safeguarding, health & safety, and hygiene responsibilities to protect guests and colleagues.\nWhat We’re Looking For\n We’re seeking individuals who thrive in a dynamic kitchen environment. Here’s what you’ll need to succeed: \n\n • The ability to work well in a fast-paced, high-pressure kitchen.\n, • Good manual dexterity and basic food preparation skills.\n, • A positive, energetic approach and commitment to great service.\n, • Strong communication skills and a team-player mindset.\n, • Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.\nWhy Choose Parkdean Resorts?\n At Parkdean Resorts, we offer more than just a job; we provide a vibrant team culture, stunning locations across the UK, and the opportunity to work with the UK’s largest holiday park organization. Here’s what you can look forward to: \n\n • The chance to develop your skills and boost your career across our 65 parks – we’re committed to your training!\n, • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, featuring a 24/7 confidential helpline for counselling and support – because your wellbeing is our top priority.\n, • A 50% discount for you and a 25% discount for friends and family when booking your holiday with us.\n, • A team member discount of 30% on everything from fabulous food to delicious drinks and fun leisure activities.\n, • Exclusive discounts on meal kits and local gyms, just for you!\nBe Part of Something Great\n At Parkdean Resorts, every park is a place to start something amazing; a place where you can develop your skills, take on new challenges, and thrive alongside a supportive team. We believe in creating meaningful memories for our guests, and we know that great service is more than just a smile – it’s about valuing every moment. \n Join a team that puts heart into every holiday. Be the Heart of the Park! \n Parkdean Resorts takes safeguarding seriously; therefore, background checks, including DBS (or equivalent), will be carried out if appropriate. \n We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment and assessment process, please let us know.