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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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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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What does a Sous Chef do?

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

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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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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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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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Do you need qualifications to be a Commis Chef?

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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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How to prepare for a head chef interview

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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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Life as Head Chef at Parkdean Resorts

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Publish date

12/23/2022

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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 every y

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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 every year.”

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Sakthikumar Manickam, Head Chef at Pendine Sands Holiday Park
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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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05/08/2025

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Although the recent British weather might suggest otherwise, summer is right around the corner!  Now is a great time to start thinking about any summer gigs you might fancy when it comes to boost

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Whether you’re a student, retiree, teacher, or professional looking to fill an employment gap, summer jobs have a lot of pros.

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04/11/2025

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If your recent online search looks something like “sales careers near me” we might just have the answer: a job in Holiday Home Sales at Parkdean of course. If we’ve got you hooked, you’re probab

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Ambitious people that like to be rewarded for their hard work are made for a career in holiday home sales.

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Sam, Lifeguard at Parkdean Resorts
From Activities to Training Champion: Lifeguard jobs with Parkdean Resorts

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At Parkdean Resorts, we’re passionate about seeing our team grow, develop, and achieve their goals. We also know there’s real value in showing off our team member’s success stories! One of the be

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Here’s what Sam had to say about his experience with Parkdean’s leisure centre jobs.

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03/10/2025

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We’re all about showing off authentic stories from our jobs at Parkdean Resorts. We know that spotlighting our epic Parkdeaners and our variety of roles can help you make an informed decision abo

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We’re all about showing off authentic stories from our jobs at Parkdean Resorts!

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Staff at Ruda and Warmwell Holiday Park, will soon become the subjects of a New York exhibition following a visit from one of Britain's leading contemporary painters, Caroline Walker. Oft

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Behind the numbers: Why finance jobs are so rewarding

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The world of finance can be a super exciting one - it’s always evolving and keeps you on your toes! It’s especially great if you’re a whizz with data and you enjoy working with numbers. From Fina

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The world of finance can be a super exciting one—it’s always evolving and keeps you on your toes!

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02/18/2025

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Calling all beach lovers!  The perfect beachside location that is Grannie’s Heilan’ Hame Holiday Park awaits you.  Offering incredible views of the Dornoch Firth and direct access to the great Sc

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Calling all beach lovers! You'll definitely want to hear what we've got to say about Grannie's Holiday Park!

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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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Parkdean Resorts and Reed in Partnership: Empowering Lives, Transforming Communities

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02/14/2025

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Parkdean Resorts works in collaboration with Reed in Partnership, an organisation with a mission to positively transform individuals and communities. Reed in Partnership is dedicated to supporting pe

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