Catering Assistant

Bettys & Taylors; Harlow; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-share bonus

Free breakfast

Free parking

Flexible benefits

Product discounts

Health benefits

EAP

Pension & life assurance

Job summary

Bettys Cafe Tearooms in Harlow Carr, part of the Bettys & Taylors Group, is seeking a Catering Assistant to join the kitchen team. You will help prepare delicious food and drinks as part of a magical customer experience, working in a busy, supportive environment.

This is a full-time role (minimum 30 hours over 5 days) with weekend work and varied shifts. Training is provided, and safety standards are part of daily practice.

Qualifications

• Keen interest in cooking and producing quality dishes.
• Good communication and ability to work well with others in a team.
• Experience in a busy kitchen and knowledge of food safety/health & safety is desirable but not required as full training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious food and drinks as part of a magical customer experience.
• Work as part of a strong team to deliver high standards of quality and service.
• Follow training and safety procedures to maintain hygiene and safety.

Skills

Cooking interest

Communication skills

Teamwork

Food safety knowledge

Job description

An opportunity has arisen in our kitchen team and we are looking for a Catering Assistant to join us as part of our team at Bettys Cafe Tearooms in Harlow Carr.As a Catering Assistant you will be responsible for preparing delicious food and drinks as part of a deliciously magical experience for every customer.

Working Pattern

• This is a Full Time role working a minimum of 30hoursover 5days.
• We have a variety of shift patterns with start and finish times staggered throughout the day which is dependent on the opening hours of the branch.
• These shifts may include some early mornings or later finishes.
• We do not ask anyone to work split shifts.
• You will be required to work at least one day at the weekend every week.

If you would like to discuss working patterns please provide more details in your application.

About you

You will have a keen interest in cooking and will be passionate about producing the best quality dishes. You will have good communication skills and the ability to work well with others as we rely on our strong team ethic to deliver the highest levels of quality and customer service. Experience of working in a busy kitchen as well as food safety and health and safety knowledge is desirable but not essential as full training is provided.

About us -Greatpeople, great culture

We are Bettys & Taylors Group. Our family business is home to three iconic Yorkshire brands – Yorkshire Tea, Bettys, and Taylors of Harrogate. Together we share a passion for quality, delighting customers, and doing things properly. We are driven by our purpose and values, and we know our talented people set us apart.That’swhere you come in.

We are committed to offering a respectful, inclusive culture where everyone can thrive and we welcome applications from all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences.Don’tworry if you do not meet 100% of the job requirements listed above – if you fulfil most of the skills and experienceswe'relooking for, please apply as we would love to hear from you.

What we offer you

You’llreceive a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your financial and overall wellbeing. On top of a competitivesalary,we offer:

• Discretionary profit-share bonus schemepaid quarterly (11.9% average over the last three years).

• Breakfast anda freshly cookedhotmealoption.

• Free parking.

• A generous,flexibleand inclusive range of family-friendly benefits to support you through every stage of life. These include enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave arrangements, flexible working options, paid time off for caring responsibilities, and emergency family leave.

• Discounts on Bettys & Taylors products.

• A range of health benefits, including a health cash plan, health assessments, flu jabs and more.

• Wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme (free and independent service offering free counselling and health and wellbeing resources). Read morehere.

• Holiday allowance with theoptionto buy and (in some cases) selladditionaldays.

• Pension schemes and life assurance.

• And more.

We also offer a range of development opportunities no matter your role and ambitions. We encourage everyone to take control of their career and make the most of:

• On-the-job learning

• External training programmes

• Apprenticeship opportunities

• Internal 1:1 coachingschemes

• Find out more about working here on our website.

Application and Interview Process

Pleasedon’thesitate to let us know of any reasonable adjustments which you feelyou’dbenefitfrom, at any stage of the recruitment process. The hiring manager will pick up any information provided in your application andget in touch withyou to talk about what could support you.

If you have any queriès about this vacancy, please contact thehiring manageron [e-mail]

We may close this vacancy early in the event we receive a high volume of applications. We recommend you apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

The closing date for this vacancy will be17th September 2026.