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Coming home: Katrina on her Parkdean family

Posting date: 29/10/2025

Looking for reasons why a role in accommodation and housekeeping offers a perfect career move? We’ve got a super story to share from our very own Katrina Chapman, a cleaner at Parkdean’s Withernsea Sands park.

The most wholesome part? This isn't Katrina's first time with us! She originally worked at Withernsea Sands 17 years ago, and when she decided to return in 2024, the vibe felt so familiar to her. As Katrina puts it, coming back to the team “felt like coming home.”

A team that feels like family

Parkdean Resorts is all about creating amazing memories for our holidaymakers, but we know the magic really starts with our passionate Parkdeaners. For Katrina, the culture at Withernsea Sands is the highlight of her day. She describes her colleagues as being “like a family,” noting that it feels just like “working with friends.”

We’re proud of our incredible sense of community and the supportive environment we’ve created. Company culture really makes all the difference!

Katrina is a huge believer in the power of support and recognition, and she values that feeling of being appreciated and encouraged every single day. It’s this positive, family-like atmosphere that makes our parks the best places to work!

Cleaning up and stepping up

What began as an Accommodation Cleaner role quickly expanded, proving that at Parkdean Resorts, your hard work and enthusiasm never go unnoticed. Katrina’s commitment and positive attitude led to her taking on the Supervisor role within the Accommodation team.

Her dedication to helping the park succeed doesn't stop there. Katrina’s role is incredibly varied; she also supports the Holiday Home Sales and Touring Deep Cleans. 

She’s a fantastic example of the opportunities we offer for our team members to grow their skills, step into new responsibilities, and become multi-talented park stars

Speaking about her management and colleagues, Katrina sums it up perfectly, calling the team at Withernsea Sands "the best".

For housekeeping jobs with a difference, apply today!

If you’re looking for a role where you feel valued, supported, and part of a fantastic family, a career at Parkdean Resorts could be your perfect match. 

Take a look at our available accommodation roles and find your own sense of ‘coming home’ today!

Curious about housekeeping?

Check out our other articles:

  1. Progressing from Housekeeping Jobs To Accommodation Manager
  2. The roles available in accommodation at Parkdean
  3. What can you expect from a cleaner job at Parkdean?

FAQs 

What training or development is available for staff who want to grow their career within Parkdean?

At Parkdean Resorts, we make sure your career journey is as vibrant and exciting as our holiday destinations. From comprehensive training programs to dynamic apprenticeships, we’re here to support you every step of the way.

Are there opportunities for internal progression?

No matter which department you join us in, the internal mobility opportunities are endless. Just look at Katarina as an example! We also have the following team stories as clear examples of real progression:

How are new team members inducted and supported during their first few weeks?

To summarise, when you join the Parkdean family, we’ve got a planned-out Team Induction Journey. It looks a bit like this:

  • An initial welcome meeting with your Line Manager
  • Attending your first day
  • Continuing with your first month induction
  • A final review of what you’ve learned with your Line Manager


We care about making you feel welcomed and excited about joining the team, and we’ve really thought about the pre-boarding engagement steps!

Holly Baldwin our consultant managing the role
Posted by Holly Baldwin
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