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.
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Seasonal Kitchen Assistant at Tong Garden Centre employer: YGC PARTNERS LIMITED
Join our independently owned business this Christmas and be part of a team that values fun, friendliness, and festive spirit. With full training provided on Virtual Reality equipment, you'll have the opportunity to create unforgettable holiday memories for families while working in a lively environment that encourages teamwork and customer focus. Our commitment to delivering great experiences ensures that you will thrive in a supportive atmosphere with ample opportunities for personal growth during this magical season.
