Kitchen Assistant

Yorkshire Agricultural Society; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Fodder, operated by Yorkshire Agricultural Society, is looking to expand its catering team in Harrogate. This hands-on role supports daily kitchen operations and delivers top-quality Yorkshire food to guests, with occasional evening events and weekend work.

Ideal candidates will show initiative, drive and a strong commitment to excellent service, helping to maintain high hygiene standards and a smooth food service from kitchen to customers.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on role assisting in producing top-class Yorkshire food and supporting a busy kitchen.
• Prepare, cook and present food to ensure consistent, high-quality products.
• Liaise with the catering team to communicate orders clearly and ensure smooth kitchen-to-customer service.
• Keep pot wash area clean; wash and tidy all pots and equipment quickly.
• Carry out daily/weekly cleaning per schedule to maintain high kitchen cleanliness.
• Work with the kitchen team following Society procedures and policies.
• Follow HACCP plan and complete paperwork to maintain top food hygiene.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations.
• Support catering team to execute events, occasional evenings.
• Promote fairness and respect in the workplace.
• Be an ambassador of the Society values.

Job description

About Us

Fodder is an award-winning farm shop and cafe 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.