Cookery School Kitchen Assistant

Swinton Estate; Masham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

A luxury estate in Yorkshire is seeking a part-time Cookery School Assistant to support the Head Chef at events. The role requires a friendly approach to engaging with guests while assisting in kitchen prep and maintaining cleanliness. Applicants should be flexible with shift timings, which may include evenings and weekends, and possess a strong commitment to customer service. Competitive pay and various work perks are offered.

Benefits

30 days annual leave pro rata

Access to the Country Club and Spa

50% discount on food and beverage

50% discount on spa days

Access to hotel stays for yourself and guests

Qualifications

• Must be confident interacting with guests.
• Flexibility to work shifts including evenings and weekends is essential.
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude is important.
• Effective communication skills with guests and team members are required.
• Commitment to delivering excellent customer service is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef with preparing for cookery school events.
• Weigh out ingredients and set up equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness in cookery areas and prep kitchen.
• Engage with participants during events and offer a welcoming disposition.

Skills

Confident interacting with guests

Flexible to work shifts

Highly motivated with a can-do attitude

Able to communicate effectively

Focused on providing excellent customer service

Job description

Role overview

Cookery School Assistant

32 hours per week, working 5 days over 7. Fixed days Thursday - Sunday, days off Friday and Saturday.

Hours of work will be a mix of 7am - 3pm, 8am - 4pm or 9am - 3pm

Salary of £20,317.44 per annum (£12.21 per hour) plus monthly TRONC

Who we are:

Swinton Estate is situated in the Yorkshire Dales and is one of the largest privately owned estates in England. Constantly developing we boast Swinton Park, a luxury traditional castle hotel with 42 bedrooms, three holiday cottages and award winning Samuel’s Restaurant; a luxurious country club and spa including the contemporary Terrace Restaurant; Swinton Bivouac a glamping site with tree lodges, yurts and café, and last but by no means least the Swinton cookery school.

Responsibilities

The hugely popular Cookery School is looking for a part-time Kitchen Assistant to assist the Head Chef with preparing for cookery school events including, but not limited to, weighing out ingredients, setting up equipment and cleaning the cookery areas and prep kitchen. This is a customer facing role and will involve engaging with the participants attending the various events so a welcoming disposition is needed.

Qualifications

• Confident interacting with guests
• Flexible to work shifts which may sometimes fall on an evening or weekend
• Highly motivated with a can-do attitude
• Able to communicate effectively with guests and team members
• Focused on providing excellent customer service

Package description

At Swinton Estate we take pride in recognising and rewarding the dedication of our team members.

Alongside competitive pay and monthly TRONC, our team enjoys an exceptional range of benefits designed to enrich both work and life.

With 30 days’ annual leave - pro rata for part time (including bank holidays) and access to the NEST pension scheme for eligible team members, we’re committed to supporting your wellbeing, security, and professional growth.

From exclusive access to our award-winning facilities and exciting employee events, to wellbeing initiatives and bespoke learning opportunities, every detail reflects our dedication to excellence.

Working with us means becoming part of a team that values quality, care, and genuine hospitality in everything we do.

A few of the exclusive privileges our team enjoy include:

• Access to the Country Club and Spa facilities
• 50% discount on food and beverage (including Cookery School and Chefs Table by Josh Barnes) for you and up to 5 guests
• 50% discount on spa days for you and up to 3 guests
• Swinton Park Hotel and Swinton Bivouac stays for yourself, friends and family
• And many more!