Kitchen Assistant/chef

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Fodder is an award-winning farm shop and café celebrating the very best food and drink from Yorkshire. This hands-on role supports the kitchen and takeaway service as we grow our catering offer in Harrogate.

You will prepare, cook and present top-quality Yorkshire food during the day, liaise with the catering team, and help maintain 5-star hygiene standards while delivering friendly, efficient service.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Polite and approachable with a courteous manner.
• Strong planning, organisation and attention to detail.
• Can-do attitude and reliability.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and busy periods.

Responsibilities

• Assist in producing top-class Yorkshire food during the day.
• Cook and present food to a high standard in a timely manner.
• Liaise with the catering team to communicate orders clearly.
• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen and follow HACCP procedures.
• Support events and occasional evening work as required.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Polite and approachable

Planning and organisation

Can-do attitude

Attention to detail

Working under pressure

Job description

Location: On site / Harrogate HG2 8NZ, UK
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Arts | Hospitality
Salary: Competitive salary

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.

This role is ideal for someone who is wanting to strat their career in catering.

Working Pattern

40 hours per week, working 5 out of 7 operational days. Day shifts, no evenings.

The role offers a positive work-life balance, with Fodder closed on Easter Sunday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.

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.

At Fodder, you will be part of a friendly, values-led organisation where your ideas, leadership and standards can make a visible difference every day. This is a role for someone who is passionate about great local food, proud to lead by example and excited by the opportunity to develop people, menus and the customer experience.

Professional – we act with integrity, we are reliable, consistent, and honest. We deliver on our promises; we are accountable.

Respectful – we are kind, courteous and considerate; we are mindful of others. We are happy, friendly and create a productive, fun, working environment.

Open-minded – we are receptive to new ideas and innovative ways of working together. We listen to and respect the opinions and perspectives of others.

United – we work together, as a united team. We communicate, collaborate, and share knowledge in pursuit of our common goals.

Dedicated – we are focused, loyal and ready to help each other. We are committed to going the extra-mile to deliver a first-class service to everyone we work with.

Fodder is accredited with Best Companies as a Top 75 Mid sized Employer in the UK, Top 20 UK Best Charitable Employer in the UK, and top 45 Best Regional Employer in Yorkshire & Humber.

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.