Seasonal Kitchen Assistant at Tong Garden Centre

YGC PARTNERS LIMITED; Tong; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A great place to work

Daytime hours only

Staff discount up to 33%

Recognition & rewards

Team events & free treats

Training & development

Wellbeing support

Community giving

Job summary

Tong Garden Centre is seeking friendly Kitchen Assistants for weekend shifts in a busy catering team. This casual temporary entry level role focuses on helping with food prep, cooking and delivering great customer experiences in a fast-paced kitchen.

Shifts run Saturdays and Sundays from 11am to 4pm, with daytime hours and a supportive team. Experience in kitchen or hospitality is welcome, and a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate is desirable to help maintain high standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen, catering or hospitality environment.
• Works well in a busy team and communicates effectively.
• Organised, reliable and able to use their initiative.
• Understands food hygiene, allergens and kitchen safety.
• Can stay calm under pressure and maintain high standards.
• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items to a high standard.
• Support the team to deliver great food and service.
• Receive, store and organise deliveries.
• Maintain excellent food hygiene and cleaning standards.
• Wash dishes, utensils and kitchen equipment.
• Check stock, dates and food quality.
• Use kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Help reduce waste and keep the kitchen organised.

Skills

Kitchen experience in catering/hospit…

Teamwork

Organisation and reliability

Food hygiene knowledge

Calm under pressure

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (desirable)

Job description

Seasonal Kitchen Assistant at Tong Garden Centre

Casual Temporary Entry Level

Posted 16 Oct 2026

Description

• Working hours: 11am–4pm
• Every Saturday & Sunday

Love cooking, working in a busy team, and creating great food for customers?

We're looking for enthusiastic Kitchen Assistants to join our friendly catering team at Tong Garden Centre. If you're passionate about food, enjoy a fast-paced environment, and take pride in delivering excellent customer experiences, we'd love to hear from you!

What You'll Be Doing

• Preparing and cooking menu items to a high standard
• Supporting your team to deliver great food and service
• Receiving, storing and organising deliveries
• Maintaining excellent food hygiene and cleaning standards
• Washing dishes, utensils and kitchen equipment
• Checking stock, dates and food quality
• Using kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
• Helping to reduce waste and keep the kitchen organised

What We're Looking For

• Has experience in a kitchen, catering or hospitality environment
• Works well in a busy team and communicates effectively
• Is organised, reliable and able to use their initiative
• Understands food hygiene, allergens and kitchen safety
• Can stay calm under pressure and maintain high standards
• Holds a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (desirable)

Why Join Yorkshire Garden Centres?

• A GREAT Place to Work Friendly, supportive teams and a positive working environment.
• Daytime Hours Only No late nights. Enjoy a better work-life balance.
• Up to 33% Staff Discount Discounts across selected departments and concessions.
• Recognition & Rewards Monthly awards, celebrations and recognition programmes.
• Team Events & Free Treats Regular engagement events and team get-togethers.
• Training & Development Opportunities Helping you grow your career.
• Wellbeing Support Employee Assistance Programme, 24/7 GP access, mental health support and more.
• Giving Back to Our Communities Supporting local charities and causes through our Kindness Pot initiative.

Ready to Join Us?

If you're looking for a rewarding role in a friendly, fast-paced kitchen environment, we'd love to hear from you.

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.