Seasonal Chefs- Accommodation Available
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Position Overview & Specifications
Seasonal Chef - Live in
Challaborough Holiday Park
£13.70
Are you ready to serve up an amazing experience? Join us as a Chef and fall in love with the buzz of a busy Parkdean Resorts kitchen. From prep to plate, you’ll be highly organised, working at pace to serve our guests amazing memories.
No experience? No worries! As long as you bring the passion and the Parkdean FUN, we’ll provide you with all the tools you need to succeed.
Your Parkdean Perks:
•50% off holidays at Parkdean Resorts
•30% off on park spend
•30% off food and drink
•Stand-by holidays at a discounted rate
•Incentives and competitions
•Development and progression
•Apprenticeships
The Role:
•Assist the Head Chef in providing the highest standard of cooking and service in all areas
•Take deliveries and store food items
•Complete temperature checks
•Adhere to all menus and portion control, recording all waste
•Work in a safe manner, with due diligence towards yourself, teammates, customers, and general public at all times
•Report accidents, incidents, and hazards regarding Health & Safety
At Parkdean Resorts we don’t leave unforgettable moments to chance.
We pitch in, we work hard, and we grow, challenging and inspiring each other to make great things happen every, single, day. We’re the people people, Parkdean people - we’re family, creating amazing memories together.
What we live by & what we look for:
Care| we care about our guests, our people and our communities.
Pace | we make great things happen, making the most of every minute.
Difference | we celebrate difference and encourage each other to be ourselves.
Belonging | we’re family, offering a home away from home where people feel safe.
Value | we value all.
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Salary: £13.70 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Challaborough, TQ7 4HU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Chef: 1 year (preferred)
- Cooking: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Hotels & Resorts
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Seasonal Chefs- Accommodation Available roles across Parkdean Resorts's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Hotels & Resorts.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £14 - £14 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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