Job Description

We're looking for a Seasonal Kitchen Assistant to join our busy Hattie's restaurant team at Bingley Garden Centre during our festive season.

As our restaurant welcomes more customers enjoying their Christmas shopping and seasonal treats, you'll play an important part in helping us deliver a GREAT experience.

This is a varied role that will primarily involve kitchen porter duties, including pot washing and maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the kitchen. You'll also support the wider restaurant team by assisting with the preparation of sandwiches and salads, and helping front of house when required. No two days are the same, so we're looking for someone who enjoys variety and is happy to lend a hand wherever needed.

This is a seasonal contract, starting on 9th November 2026 and ending on 24th December 2026.

Working hours: Monday to Friday | 11:30am-3:00pm.

What you'll be doing

• Washing dishes, utensils, pots and kitchen equipment
• Keeping kitchen and back-of-house areas clean, safe and organised
• Assisting with the preparation of sandwiches, salads and other simple food items
• Supporting the café team by running food and clearing tables when required
• Helping front of house during busy periods
• Maintaining excellent food hygiene and cleanliness standards
• Supporting colleagues across the café operation as needed

What we're looking for

• A positive, reliable and hardworking team player
• Someone who enjoys working in a busy environment
• Good attention to detail and high standards of cleanliness
• A flexible approach and willingness to support different areas of the café
• Excellent timekeeping and a strong work ethic

Why Join Our GREAT Team?

🌿 A GREAT Place to Work Friendly, fun, and down-to-earth – we cultivate a positive team spirit every day.

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

🛍️ Up to 33% Staff Discount Treat yourself to garden and home favourites (*varies by department/concession).

🚗 Free On-Site Parking Arrive stress-free with plenty of parking.

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

🎉 Monthly Team Engagement Events From information sharing to free food – we love bringing the team together.

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

🌱 Grow Your Career We support your development with company-sponsored training.

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

💷 Pension Contributions Helping you plant the seeds for 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.