Join Our GREAT Catering Team at York Garden Centre!
We’re always on the lookout for enthusiastic, friendly people to join our front and back of house teams. While we don’t have specific roles available at this moment, we invite you to express your interest so we can add you to our talent pool and contact you as soon as opportunities arise.
Current Roles We Recruit For:
Catering Assistants (FOH)
Your goal is to provide a warm welcome to all our Blooms restaurant visitors and make their trip memorable. You’ll serve customers efficiently, operate tills, maintain a spotless restaurant area, and support the team wherever needed. This is a fast-paced role that requires comfort on your feet and working under pressure.
Kitchen Porters (BOH)
Keep the kitchen clean, safe, and running smoothly. Duties include mopping, washing up, cleaning surfaces and equipment, and supporting the team during busy periods. You’ll need to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Kitchen Assistants (BOH)
Assist the kitchen team in preparing and cooking meals while maintaining cleanliness and safety. Responsibilities include washing up, cleaning surfaces and equipment, stock checks, and supporting deliveries. Food safety and sanitation standards are a key part of this role.
Cooks/Chefs (BOH)
Focus on delivering GREAT quality food in a supportive team environment. You’ll work with menu discipline, create specials, and enjoy the backing of a management team for marketing, margins, and admin. Once service is done, you can hang up your apron and enjoy your evenings.
Why Join Our GREAT Team?
🌿 A GREAT Place to Work
Friendly, fun, and down-to-earth – we cultivate a positive team spirit every day.
⏰ Work-Life Balance
All roles operate within daytime hours – so your evenings stay yours.
🛍️ Up to 33% Staff Discount
Treat yourself to garden and home favourites (*varies by department/concession).
🚗 Free On-Site Parking
Arrive 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 – we love 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.
Excited to be part of our team? Let us know you’re interested, and we’ll keep you in mind for future roles!
York Catering Roles – Express Your Interest employer: YGC PARTNERS LIMITED
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