Catering Assistant

Bettys & Taylors of Harrogate; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-share bonus (discretionary)

Meals on shift

Flexible benefits

Discounts on Bettys & Taylors

Health benefits

Wellbeing support

Holiday entitlement

Pension & life assurance

Job summary

Bettys Cafe Tearooms in York is hiring a Catering Assistant to join our kitchen team and help deliver a deliciously magical experience for every customer. This is a full-time role (minimum 30 hours over 5 days) with shifts that include weekends, and may include early mornings or evenings up to 11pm.

Full training is provided. We offer a competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package: profit-share, meals on shift, health and wellbeing support, discounts, pension and development

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy kitchen is desirable but training is provided.
• Good communication skills and ability to work well with others as part of a team.
• Knowledge of basic food safety and health and safety practices is helpful but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present delicious food and drinks as part of a team.
• Support the kitchen with daily tasks to ensure smooth service.
• Contribute to high standards of quality and customer service at Bettys Cafe Tearooms in York.

Skills

Cooking interest

Communication

Teamwork

Food safety

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 York. 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 30 hours over 5 days.
• 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 early mornings or evening shifts up to 11pm.
• 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, we would love to hear from you.

What We Offer You

You’ll receive a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your financial and overall wellbeing. On top of a competitive salary, we offer:

• 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.

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.

Application and Interview Process

• There will be one interview for this role, and this will consist of a competency-based questions

Please don’t hesitate to let us know of any reasonable adjustments which you feel you’d benefit from, at any stage of the recruitment process. The hiring manager will pick up any information provided in your application and get in touch with you to talk about what could support you.

If you have any queries about this vacancy, please contact the hiring manager on [e-mail]

We may close this vacancy early in the event we receive a high volume of applications.

The closing date for this vacancy will be 21st October 2026.