We're looking for an enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to join our friendly catering team at Otley Garden Centre. If you're passionate about food, enjoy a fast-paced environment, and take pride in delivering excellent customer experiences, we'd love to hear from you!
As a Kitchen Assistant, you'll help keep our kitchen running smoothly by:
✅ Preparing and cooking menu items to a high standard
✅ Supporting your team to deliver great food and service
✅ Receiving, storing and organising deliveries
✅ Maintaining excellent food hygiene and cleaning standards
✅ Washing dishes, utensils and kitchen equipment
✅ Checking stock, dates and food quality
✅ Using kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
✅ Helping to reduce waste and keep the kitchen organised
We're looking for someone who:
🌟 Has experience in a kitchen, catering or hospitality environment
🌟 Works well in a busy team and communicates effectively
🌟 Is organised, reliable and able to use their initiative
🌟 Understands food hygiene, allergens and kitchen safety
🌟 Can stay calm under pressure and maintain high standards
🌟 Holds a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (desirable)
🌿 A GREAT Place to Work Friendly, supportive teams and a positive working environment.
⏰ Daytime Hours Only No late nights. Enjoy a better work-life balance.
🛍️ Up to 33% Staff Discount Discounts across selected departments and concessions.
🚗 Free On-Site Parking
🏆 Recognition & Rewards Monthly awards, celebrations and recognition programmes.
🎉 Team Events & Free Treats Regular engagement events and team get-togethers.
🌴 Enhanced Holiday Entitlement Increasing with length of service.
📚 Training & Development Opportunities Helping you grow your career.
💚 Wellbeing Support Employee Assistance Programme, 24/7 GP access, mental health support and more.
💷 Company Pension Scheme
🪴 Giving Back to Our Communities Supporting local charities and causes through our Kindness Pot initiative.
If you're looking for a rewarding role in a friendly, fast-paced kitchen environment, we'd love to hear from you.
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.
