Kitchen Assistant / Commis Chef - Pancake House

Kitchen Assistant / Commis Chef - Pancake House

Whinfell Forest | £12.87 per hour plus tips

The Pancake House offers sweet and savoury Dutch-style pancakes in a relaxed, family-friendly spot.

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

We're seeking a motivated Kitchen Assistant / Commis Chef to join our friendly The Pancake House team. This role offers the opportunity to learn and progress while supporting the preparation, cooking and presentation of high-quality dishes. Full training will be provided, so enthusiasm and a willingness to develop are key.

What you'll be doing

Assist with the preparation, cooking and presentation of food

Maintain kitchen cleanliness and work effectively as part of a team

Follow health, safety and food hygiene guidelines

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 7:30am to 5:30pm

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 weekends and bank holidays

About you

Ability to build relationships with colleagues

Naturally cheerful 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 : 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:

Closing date: 19th October 2026 #INDSPON

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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