Catering Assistant

Bettys & Taylors of Harrogate; Northallerton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-share bonus

Free meal option

Flexible benefits

Discounts on Bettys & Taylors products

Health benefits

Pension scheme

Job summary

Bettys Cafe Tearooms in Northallerton is seeking a Catering Assistant to join our kitchen team. You will help prepare delicious food and drinks as part of a memorable guest experience.

You will work as part of a friendly team with a full-time pattern, including at least one weekend day, and shifts that may start early or finish late. Full training is provided to develop your skills and contribute to our high standards.

Qualifications

• Interest in cooking and passion for producing quality dishes.
• Good communication and ability to work well in a team.
• Food safety knowledge and health & safety awareness desirable (full training provided).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assist with delicious food and drinks as part of the kitchen team.
• Maintain high standards of quality, cleanliness and guest service.
• Follow safety, hygiene and health & safety guidelines in a busy kitchen environment.

Skills

Cooking enthusiasm

Teamwork

Communication

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 Northallerton. 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 6 hours over 1 day at the weekend.
• 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.

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 - Great People, 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’s where 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’t worry if you do not meet 100% of the job requirements listed above - if you fulfil most of the skills and experiences we're looking for, please apply as we would love to hear from you.

What We Offer You

• Discretionary profit-share bonus scheme paid quarterly (11.9% average over the last three years).
• Breakfast and a freshly cooked hot meal option.
• A generous, flexible and 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 more here.
• Holiday allowance with the option to buy and (in some cases) sell additional days.
• 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 coaching schemes
• Find out more about working here on our website.

The closing date for this vacancy will be 6th November 2026.