Love great food? Thrive in a busy, fast-paced kitchen? Take pride in preparing dishes to a high standard and being part of a hardworking team? We’re looking for an enthusiastic Chef to bring skill, energy, and passion to our kitchen.
During our peak season, your main focus will be working as part of the kitchen team, preparing, cooking, and presenting food with consistency, speed, and care.
Outside of peak season, this varied, year-round role offers the opportunity to get involved across the wider business. From painting, gardening and general maintenance to site preparation and other practical tasks, you’ll play an important part in keeping everything looking its best and running smoothly.
We’re looking for someone with a positive, hands-on attitude who enjoys being part of a supportive team and is always willing to get stuck in wherever needed.
What You’ll Be Doing
Preparing, cooking, and presenting high-quality dishes to agreed standards
Working confidently during busy service periods while maintaining consistency and attention to detail
Following recipes, portion controls, and presentation standards
Keeping the kitchen clean, safe, organised, and ready for service
Completing daily, weekly, and monthly checks to maintain food safety and hygiene standards
Managing stock rotation, reducing waste, and supporting ordering where required
Using kitchen equipment safely and responsibly, and reporting any issues promptly
Working closely with front-of-house to deliver smooth, efficient service
Supporting menu ideas and improvements to enhance the customer experience
Helping with wider site duties outside of peak season, including painting, gardening, maintenance, cleaning, and general upkeep
Working flexibly as part of the wider team to support the needs of the business throughout the year
What We’re Looking For
Qualifications
Level 2 Food Hygiene is required; Level 3 would be a bonus
Allergen awareness or HACCP training would be an advantage
Experience
Previous experience working as a Chef, Cook, or in a busy kitchen environment
Confident preparing, cooking, and presenting food under pressure
Strong understanding of Health & Safety, Food Safety, and COSHH
Experience working in a high-volume or fast-paced kitchen
Barista knowledge would be desirable
Experience using EPOS systems would be an advantage
Skills & Attitude
A genuine passion for great food and high standards
Pride in producing consistent, well-presented dishes
A clean, organised, and professional approach to kitchen work
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Excellent time-management and organisational abilities
Flexible, adaptable, and willing to support the wider team outside of peak season
Positive, resilient, and happy to get stuck in wherever needed
A team-first attitude and willingness to help across different areas of the business
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
Supportive, fun, and hardworking team
Opportunities to grow your skills and progress your career
Competitive pay and staff perks
A real chance to make an impact on customer satisfaction
A varied, year-round position with a mix of kitchen work and wider site support
About Us
As part of the Escapade Group Limited, we operate the ultimate indoor and outdoor adventure parks. We currently operate three popular brands across six sites, with ambitious plans to continue growing and expanding.
At present, there is an established Hobbledown Adventure Farm Park & Zoo at Epsom and two Kidspace indoor play and children’s party venues at Croydon and Romford. Hobbledown Heath Adventure Farm Park & Zoo and Gripped London opened in 2022 in Hounslow, West London, and Watermouth Castle in North Devon was acquired in 2023.
We welcome over 1,000,000 people a year through our doors and host over 7,000 birthday parties annually.
