Yorkshire Garden Centres

Seasonal Kitchen Assistant

Yorkshire Garden Centres  •  £22k - £25k/yr  •  United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (Onsite)  •  7 days ago
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Job Description

We’re looking for a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to join our friendly team, with shifts shared across our Mezzanine and Blooms Kitchen teams.

Contract Temporary, Seasonal 8 week contract

Hours 15 hours per week

Shifts 8am - 4pm every Saturday & Sunday

What you’ll be doing:

As part of our kitchen team, you’ll play a key role in delivering delicious, high-quality food to our customers. From prepping fresh ingredients and supporting our chefs, to keeping the kitchen running smoothly and safely, you’ll make sure our standards stay top-notch.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Preparing and presenting food to consistent quality, portion, and timing standards
  • Assisting chefs with food prep and cooking tasks
  • Keeping the kitchen clean, safe, and hygienic (from equipment to utensils)
  • Monitoring stock, minimising waste, and handling deliveries efficiently
  • Carrying out temperature checks and food safety procedures
  • Building great relationships with your colleagues to keep things running seamlessly

What we’re looking for:

  • A team player with a can-do attitude
  • Passion for food and delivering excellent customer service
  • Strong awareness of hygiene and safety standards
  • Reliable, organised, and eager to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment

Why Join Our GREAT Garden Centre Team?

🌿 A GREAT Place to Work - Friendly, supportive, and full of team spirit.

Work-Life Balance - All roles operate within daytime hours – so your evenings stay yours.

🛍️ Up to 33% Staff Discount - On garden and home favourites (*varies by store).

🚗 Free On-Site Parking - Hassle-free parking every day.

🏆 GREAT Values & Recognition - We celebrate our team with monthly awards and shout-outs.

🎉 Monthly Engagement Events - From team updates to free food – we love getting together.

🌴 Enhanced Holiday Allowance - More time off that grows with your service.

🌱 Grow With Us - Company-funded development opportunities.

💚 Well-being Support to Help You Thrive - EAP including 24/7 GP access, funeral concierge, and mental health support – we’re here when you need us.

💷 Pension Contributions - Helping you grow a secure future.

🪴 Supporting Causes That Matter to Our Team - Through our Kindness Pot, we donate to charities and local causes close to our team’s hearts – planting seeds of kindness in the community.

If you’re looking for a hands-on role where no two days are the same, and you’re ready to bring energy and enthusiasm to our kitchen - we’d love to hear from you!

Yorkshire Garden Centres

About Yorkshire Garden Centres

Set in 17 acres of beautiful Yorkshire countryside, Tong Garden Centre welcomes you to enjoy shopping for your garden and home here in the heart of Yorkshire!

As one of the biggest independently-owned garden centres in Yorkshire, you can enjoy spending time with us, browsing the extensive outdoor plant department, an enviable range of gift and home accessories as well as garden furniture, all you need to keep your garden looking great all year round and leading brands including Mountain Warehouse and Bonmarché.

And a trip to Tong would not be complete without calling into either our relaxed new look Restaurant for a perfectly hand-crafted coffee, delicious cooked breakfast, daily special or tasty treat.

Families are always welcome to visit Grass Hoppers to have fun in our outdoor adventure playground.

Industry
Agriculture & Forestry
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Bradford, GB
Year Founded
Unknown
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