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JOIN OUR KITCHEN TEAM AT HAVEN COOKING UP HOLIDAY MAGIC

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We're looking for: Chefs & Kitchen Assistants
Locations: Nationwide
Pay: From £12.71 per hour | Fortnightly pay | Holiday accrual | Workplace pension available | Uniform provided
Come join Haven and help create the memories that matter. We're recruiting experienced Chefs, Kitchen Managers, and Kitchen Assistants across our 39 parks from Cornwall to Scotland.
Passion for food isn't negotiable but experience? That's optional. If you're genuinely excited about cooking and ready to learn from the best, we want you on our team.
The Role
You'll be at the heart of our guest experience:
Preparing and cooking quality dishes across our diverse venues (our Park Restaurants, Burger King, Papa John's, Slim Chickens, Chopstix Noodle Bars, Wetherspoons, and more)
Running a tight, safe, clean kitchen health & safety is a hard yes.
Training and mentoring your team (if you're in a management role)
Creating that "wow" moment when guests taste what you've made
Working flexible shifts: mornings (full English breakfasts!), afternoons, evenings
Seasons run typically February November (with opportunities to work the Festive period at one of our 9 parks open at Christmas!)
What Makes Haven Different
The perks that really matter:
Live-in accommodation available at select locations
20% discount across Bourne Leisure Haven, Warner Leisure Hotels
50% off food on-park (including partner brands)
Free leisure facilities swimming pool, gym
Christmas & New Year typically off with festive season opportunities available at select locations
Flexible contracts full-time, part-time, permanent or seasonal
Real development funded qualifications from Level 2 onwards
Genuine wellbeing support Health, Mind & Money Programme
Team discounts 3 Mobile, Boots, Currys, Sky and loads more
Who We're Looking For
Previous experience in a Chef role (e.g. Commis Chef, Chef de Partie, or Sous Chef)
Understanding of cooking methods, ingredients, and kitchen equipment
Enthusiastic team player with a love for food and attention to detail
Ability to remain calm and efficient in a busy kitchen environment
Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
Who are we?
Haven are part of the award-winning Bourne Leisure family. We have 9,000 fantastic team members and 39 beautiful seaside locations around the UK.
You could start as a Kitchen Assistant and grow into management. You could come for a season and end up staying years. Either way, you won't be just clocking in. You'll be part of a team creating moments guests remember and that's pretty cool. xwzovoh
We look forward to receiving your application soon!