Seasonal Kitchen Assistant

YGC PARTNERS LIMITED; Bingley; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 33% staff discount

Free on-site parking

Well-being support

Pension contributions

Job summary

YGC Partners Limited's Hattie's restaurant at Bingley Garden Centre is seeking a Seasonal Kitchen Assistant for the festive period. The role focuses on kitchen porter duties, dishwashing and maintaining high cleanliness standards, with opportunities to assist with prepare sandwiches and salads and support front of house when needed.

This seasonal contract runs 9 November to 24 December 2026, with daytime hours Monday to Friday 11:30am–3:00pm.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced cafe or kitchen environment.
• Positive, reliable team player.
• Flexible to support different areas of the cafe.
• Good timekeeping and high standards of cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Wash dishes, utensils, pots and kitchen equipment.
• Keep kitchen and back-of-house areas clean, safe and organised.
• Assist with preparation of sandwiches, salads and other simple items.
• Run food and clear tables for the café team.
• Support front of house during busy periods.
• Maintain excellent food hygiene and cleanliness standards.
• Support colleagues across the café operation as needed.

Skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Time management

Flexibility

Job description

Casual Temporary Entry Level

Posted 30 Oct 2026

Description

We're looking for a Seasonal Kitchen Assistant to join our busy Hattie's restaurant team at Bingley Garden Centre during our festive season.

As our restaurant welcomes more customers enjoying their Christmas shopping and seasonal treats, you'll play an important part in helping us deliver a GREAT experience.

This is a varied role that will primarily involve kitchen porter duties, including pot washing and maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the kitchen. You'll also support the wider restaurant team by assisting with the preparation of sandwiches and salads, and helping front of house when required. No two days are the same, so we're looking for someone who enjoys variety and is happy to lend a hand wherever needed.

This is a seasonal contract, starting on 9th November 2026 and ending on 24th December 2026.

Working hours: Monday to Friday | 11:30am-3:00pm.

What you'll be doing

• Washing dishes, utensils, pots and kitchen equipment
• Keeping kitchen and back-of-house areas clean, safe and organised
• Assisting with the preparation of sandwiches, salads and other simple food items
• Supporting the café team by running food and clearing tables when required
• Helping front of house during busy periods
• Maintaining excellent food hygiene and cleanliness standards
• Supporting colleagues across the café operation as needed

What we're looking for

• A positive, reliable and hardworking team player
• Someone who enjoys working in a busy environment
• Good attention to detail and high standards of cleanliness
• A flexible approach and willingness to support different areas of the café
• Excellent timekeeping and a strong work ethic

Why Join Our GREAT Team?

A GREAT Place to WorkFriendly, fun, and down-to-earth – we cultivate a positive team spirit every day.

Work-Life BalanceAll roles operate within daytime hours - so your evenings stay yours

Up to 33% Staff DiscountTreat yourself to garden and home favourites (*varies by department/concession).

Free On-Site ParkingArrive stress-free with plenty of parking.

GREAT Values & Recognition We live our values and celebrate yours with monthly awards and shout-outs.

Monthly Team Engagement Events From information sharing to free food – welove bringing the team together.

Enhanced Holiday Allowance More time off that grows with your length of service.

Grow Your Career We support your development with company-sponsored training.

Well-being Support to Help You Thrive Employee Assistance Programme including 24/7 GP access, funeral concierge, and mental health support – we’re here when you need us.

Pension Contributions Helping you plant the seeds for a secure future.

Supporting Causes That Matter to Our Team Through our Kindness Pot, we donate to charities and local causes close to our team’s hearts – planting seeds of kindness in the community.

Company Overview

We are an independently owned business committed to our vision: to deliver great experiences for all the family. Through retail, food and play offerings in each of our retail destinations, we believe we have created a unique mix of brands that always deliver great experiences for families across multiple sites in Yorkshire.