Kitchen Assistant / Commis Chef - Gastro Pub

Kitchen Assistant / Commis Chef - Gastro Pub
Sherwood Forest | £12.87 per hour plus an average of £3.07 per hour in shared tips*
The Lakeside Inn serves family-friendly meals and drinks, from light lunches to roast dinners, in a warm, welcoming space.
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 Lakeside Inn 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 8:00am to 11:30pm
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 early mornings, evenings, 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 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: 25th September 2026
*Based on last year's company-wide data across Lakeside Inn