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Life as Head Chef at Parkdean Resorts

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Chef Life

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Blog

Publish date

07/27/2025

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“Working at Parkdean Resorts is a laugh. You are with friends and family on the front line, pushing each other to be better. It’s great to watch people fall in love with the job and come back eve

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Find out what it’s really like to work as a Head Chef at one of Parkdean’s Lake District holiday parks!

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Sakthikumar Manickam, Head Chef at Pendine Sands Holiday Park
Cooking Up Careers: An Insider Look at Parkdean’s Chef Jobs

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Chef Life

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Publish date

05/08/2025

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If you’re looking for head chef jobs in the UK that offer more than just a payslip, Parkdean Resorts could be the perfect place to start – or grow your hospitality career. With exciting opportuni

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Want an insider look at our chef jobs? Look no further!

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Sophie Hardy

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Sophie Hardy

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What does a Sous Chef do?

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Chef Life

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Blog

Publish date

02/14/2025

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If you’ve ever found yourself thinking what does a Sous Chef do?, you’re certainly not alone! In Sous Chef jobs, you know how to handle the heat and make mouthwatering dishes day in, day out.  If

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If you’ve ever found yourself thinking what does a Sous Chef do?, you’re not alone!

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Jodie Smith

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Jodie Smith

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Why an entry-level chef job role at Parkdean is the perfect career move

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Chef Life

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Blog

Publish date

01/09/2025

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Have you ever dreamed about a career in the kitchen? Is it all a bit overwhelming to know where to start? As always, we’ve got you covered! Whether you're a pro at making delicious at-home meals

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Have you ever dreamed about a career in the kitchen? Is it all a bit overwhelming to know where to start?

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Jodie Smith

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Jodie Smith

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What does a Chef de Partie do at Parkdean and how do you become one?

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Chef Life

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Publish date

12/03/2024

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If you’re familiar with the world of cheffing, there are quite a lot of different terms flying around depending on the experience and seniority of the chef in question. You’ve got Commis Chef, So

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Wondering what a Chef de Partie does? Discover this key kitchen role at Parkdean!

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Jodie Smith

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Do you need qualifications to be a Commis Chef?

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Chef Life

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Blog

Publish date

11/05/2024

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Are you keen to get into the world of cheffing but don’t yet have tonnes of experience?  Working as a Commis Chef is a brilliant way to get your foot in the door of the restaurant industry—and we have

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Working as a Commis Chef is a brilliant way to get your foot in the door of the restaurant industry.

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Holly Baldwin

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Holly Baldwin

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How to prepare for a head chef interview

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Chef Life

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Blog

Publish date

02/27/2024

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So, you’re on the lookout for a new Head Chef role? Job hunting might not be everyone's idea of fun, but it's a golden opportunity to look at what you want in a career. But when you’re lucky enough to

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Job hunting might not be everyone's idea of fun, but it's a golden opportunity to look at what you want in a career.

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Kickstarting Scott’s chef career path: Waiter to Head Chef

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Chef Life

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Publish date

07/07/2023

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To get a feel for the Parkdean Head Chef life, we sat down with Scott Simpson who joined us over 14 years ago as a seasonal waiter at just 17! He now works at Sundrum Castle Holiday Park in Scotl

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So many of our seasonal recruits go on to progress and develop a rewarding career at Parkdean, Scott takes it away with his chef career path with us!

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Why Melissa Chose a Graduate Role In Finance Here at Parkdean Resorts.

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Publish date

11/06/2025

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Let's talk about a career path that's not just about crunching numbers, but also about making waves in the holiday park industry. Yup, you guessed it—finance!  Who knew those money matters could

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Let's talk about a career path that's not just about crunching numbers, but also about making waves in the holiday park industry. Yup, you guessed it—finance!

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Publish date

10/29/2025

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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 Witherns

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Housekeeping jobs are perfect if you're keen to work in a team that feels like family! That's exactly what Katrina loves too.

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Accommodation and maintenance

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Publish date

10/29/2025

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Keeping a holiday park running smoothly is all about the amazing people, both front of house and behind the scenes. Today, we’re shining a spotlight on Gavin Jackson in our Accommodation team. Ga

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Working in our Accommodation team at Parkdean has its perks... don't just take it from us though!

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Love Where You Work: Discover a Fulfilling Career in Customer Sales Support

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Publish date

10/17/2025

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Are you a people-person with a knack for helping others and a passion for creating unforgettable experiences?  If so, a career in Customer Sales Support at Parkdean Resorts might be the perfect f

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Parkdean isn't just about on-park roles... We've got some great roles in our Head Office too, especially in our Contact Centre!

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Jade Prudhoe: Why I Love My Parkdean Hospitality Apprenticeship

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Apprenticeships at Parkdean

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Publish date

10/02/2025

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It’s National Hospitality Apprenticeship Week!  A perfect time to celebrate the incredible journeys of our apprentices and reflect on the progress we’ve made together. At Parkdean Resorts, we’re

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It’s National Hospitality Apprenticeship Week 2025! Celebrate our Apprentices with us!

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Publish date

09/29/2025

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So you’re looking for jobs in Cornwall, are you? You’re on the hunt for something “outside the norm”, that’s fun, meaningful, and comes with bundles of opportunities and a cracking team? Then boy

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Working with a cracking team aside, there's plenty of reasons to consider Lizard Point when you begin your search for jobs in Cornwall!

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Publish date

09/24/2025

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“I started working at Nodes Point in 2012 and have been here ever since – you could say it was meant to be!” We’re all about sharing real-life employee stories at Parkdean. It helps show our tea

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Meet Sean Smith, Accommodation Manager, Manchester United football supporter and all-round family man who loves his job at Nodes Point.

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Holiday Home Sales and our Parkdean Promise

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Publish date

09/10/2025

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Are you looking for a sales career with a difference? Then you’ve come to the right place!  You might have heard about our Holiday Home Sales jobs and how you can start a sales career with us, bu

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Are you looking for a sales career with a difference? Then you’ve come to the right place!

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Selling Joy: Angela Stevenson on Holiday Homes & Fulfilment

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Holiday Home Sales

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Publish date

08/29/2025

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In the world of holiday home sales, where every interaction holds the promise of creating amazing memories for potential holiday homeowners, the role of a Sales Advisor is crucial.  You can find o

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Find out more about Holiday Home Sales jobs with Angela Stevenson!

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Holiday Home Sales

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Publish date

08/13/2025

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Here at Parkdean Resorts, we champion our Parkdeaners in every department. Today, we’re shining that spotlight on Georgia McIver from our Holiday Home Sales Team! Fun fact: we’ve got loads of dif

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