Kitchen Assistant

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Fodder in Harrogate is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support the daily kitchen operations and take pride in delivering high quality Yorkshire food. You will assist in preparing, cooking and presenting meals, while helping with the smooth flow from kitchen to customer.

Working 40 hours across seven days, including weekends, you will join a practical team focused on cleanliness, safety and excellent service.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Polite and approachable.
• Focus, thoroughness and keen attention to detail.
• Has a ‘can do/will do’ attitude.
• Excellent planning & organisational skills.
• Analyses own performance and takes steps to improve.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present food to ensure consistent, high‑quality products.
• Liaise with the catering team to communicate orders clearly and ensure smooth service from kitchen to customer.
• Keep pot wash area and equipment clean and tidy.
• Carry out daily/weekly cleaning tasks to maintain high hygiene standards.
• Work with the team following Society procedures and policies.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations and HACCP principles.
• Support events and occasional evenings as required.

Job description

Kitchen Assistant

Hospitality

Chefs

Overview

Application

Kitchen Assistant

About us

Fodder is an award-winning farm shop and café celebrating, the very best food and drink from Yorkshire.

Fodder acts as a shop window for local farmers and producers, helping consumers to access local food easily. All the profits from Fodder go to help fund the charitable work of the Yorkshire Agricultural Society. Fodder is well known for its quality and exceptional customer service.

Purpose of the Role

This is an exciting time to join the Fodder team, as we look to develop and expand our catering offer. The ideal candidate will therefore have the initiative, drive and determination to succeed in the role, as we continue to grow. To assist in the overall daily operations of the kitchen and support Fodder takeaway, helping to ensure great quality food & service, by the catering team.

Working Pattern

40 hours per week, working 5 days out of the 7 operational days of the week, including weekend work.

Key Responsibilities

• This is a hands‑on role to help with producing top‑class Yorkshire food during the day whilst assisting in the smooth operations of a busy kitchen and to be part of a successful food service throughout the day.
• Prepare, cook and present food to ensure consistent, high‑quality products in a timely manner, which is the best of Yorkshire.
• Liaise closely with the catering team, to ensure individual food orders are communicated clearly and the food service works seamlessly, from the kitchen to our customers.
• To ensure that the pot wash area is kept clean and tidy. All pots/equipment are washed and cleaned, quickly and efficiently.
• To carry out daily/weekly cleaning jobs, following a schedule to ensure a high level of cleanliness in the kitchen, keeping work surfaces, walls, floors and equipment clean.
• Work alongside kitchen team members, in line with Society procedures and policies.
• To ensure the Fodder HACCP plan is followed and to complete all relevant paperwork, to play a major part in maintaining 5 stars for food hygiene standards.
• Follow and adhere to all health and safety regulations for Fodder.
• Work with the catering team to execute successful events, which may include occasional evenings.
• To recognise the importance of fairness and equality in the workplace, to treat everyone with dignity and respect.
• To be an ambassador of the Society values.

It is not possible for this document to totally encompass or define all tasks that may be required of the post holder. The outlined duties may therefore vary from time to time without materially changing either the character or level of responsibility.

Personal Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Polite and approachable.
• Focus, thoroughness and keen attention to detail.
• Has a ‘can do/will do’ attitude.
• Excellent planning & organisational skills.
• Analysis of own performance and takes steps to improve this.
• Remains focused when faced with competing demands.
• Keeps people informed of progress on key tasks.
• Adapts their communication style to suit their customer / colleagues, responding to their feedback or queries.
• Work to tight deadlines.
• Accepts new ideas and change initiatives.
• Always conducts themselves in a courteous and professional manner.
• Always maintains the strictest levels of confidentiality.