Kitchen Assistant — Hands-on Role with Growth & Perks

Saputo, Inc.; Northallerton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive working environment

Opportunities for progression

Employer pension contributions

Health cash plan

Thrive wellbeing app access

Staff discounts

Free onsite parking

Volunteer day

Staff shop benefits

Job summary

Saputo is hiring two Kitchen Assistants for Hawes, Yorkshire Dales, to join Calvert’s Restaurant & 1897 Coffee Shop. Roles involve hands-on prep, cooking support, and high standards of cleanliness. Training is provided with potential to gain formal qualifications. Salaries: £26,111 (Full Time) and £20,888 (4 days/7).

Roles include working with locally sourced ingredients, serving customers, and maintaining HACCP and stock rotation. Onsite parking is available.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and good communication are essential.
• Professionalism and a positive, can-do attitude.
• Ability to work in a team and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Preparing salads, vegetables, garnishes, and sandwiches to agreed specifications.
• Preparing snacks, starters & desserts throughout service to agreed specifications.
• Supporting the chefs with general preparation of dishes.
• Ensuring quality standards are maintained throughout service.
• Ensuring stock rotation and checking dates.
• Observing HACCP procedures and cleaning schedules.
• Washing crockery and supporting the kitchen team as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Professionalism

Positive can-do attitude

Passion and care

Relationship building

Conflict management

Initiative

Resilience

Flexibility

Systematic thinking

Open to others' views

Job description

Saputo is hiring two Kitchen Assistants for Hawes, Yorkshire Dales, to join Calvert’s Restaurant & 1897 Coffee Shop. Roles involve hands-on prep, cooking support, and high standards of cleanliness. Training is provided with potential to gain formal qualifications. Salaries: £26,111 (Full Time) and £20,888 (4 days/7).

Roles include working with locally sourced ingredients, serving customers, and maintaining HACCP and stock rotation. Onsite parking is available.