Bettys & Taylors of Harrogate
Catering Assistant
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Catering Assistant
An opportunity has arisen in our kitchen team and we are looking for a Catering Assistant to join us as part of our team at Bettys Cafe Tearooms in York. As a Catering Assistant you will be responsible for preparing delicious food and drinks as part of a deliciously magical experience for every customer.
Working Pattern
This is a Full Time role working a minimum of 30 hours over 5 days.
- We have a variety of shift patterns with start and finish times staggered throughout the day which is dependent on the opening hours of the branch.
- These shifts may include early mornings or evening shifts up to 11pm.
- We do not ask anyone to work split shifts.
- You will be required to work at least one day at the weekend every week.
- If you would like to discuss working patterns please provide more details in your application.
About You
You will have a keen interest in cooking and will be passionate about producing the best quality dishes. You will have good communication skills and the ability to work well with others as we rely on our strong team ethic to deliver the highest levels of quality and customer service. Experience of working in a busy kitchen as well as food safety and health and safety knowledge is desirable but not essential as full training is provided.
About Us - Great People, Great Culture
We are Bettys & Taylors Group. Our family business is home to three iconic Yorkshire brands - Yorkshire Tea, Bettys, and Taylors of Harrogate. Together we share a passion for quality, delighting customers, and doing things properly. We are driven by our purpose and values, and we know our talented people set us apart. That’s where you come in.
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We are committed to offering a respectful, inclusive culture where everyone can thrive and we welcome applications from all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. Don’t worry if you do not meet 100% of the job requirements listed above - if you fulfil most of the skills and experiences we're looking for, please apply as we would love to hear from you.
What We Offer You
You’ll receive a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your financial and overall wellbeing. On top of a competitive salary, we offer:
- Discretionary profit-share bonus scheme paid quarterly (11.9% average over the last three years).
- Breakfast and a freshly cooked hot meal option.
- A generous, flexible and inclusive range of family-friendly benefits to support you through every stage of life. These include enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave arrangements, flexible working options, paid time off for caring responsibilities, and emergency family leave.
- Discounts on Bettys & Taylors products.
- A range of health benefits, including a health cash plan, health assessments, flu jabs and more.
- Wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme (free and independent service offering free counselling and health and wellbeing resources).
- Holiday allowance with the option to buy and (in some cases) sell additional days.
- Pension schemes and life assurance.
- And more.
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We also offer a range of development opportunities no matter your role and ambitions. We encourage everyone to take control of their career and make the most of:
- On-the-job learning
- External training programmes
- Apprenticeship opportunities
- Internal 1:1 coaching schemes
Find out more about working here on our website.
Application and Interview Process
Please complete the application form to apply for this role, this consists of submitting a CV and completing the questions in the “about you” section.
There will be one interview for this role, and this will consist of a competency-based questions.
Please don’t hesitate to let us know of any reasonable adjustments which you feel you’d benefit from, at any stage of the recruitment process. The hiring manager will pick up any information provided in your application and get in touch with you to talk about what could support you.
If you have any queries about this vacancy, please contact the hiring manager on Lee.Wilbraham@bettysandtaylors.co.uk
We may close this vacancy early in the event we receive a high volume of applications. We recommend you apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
The closing date for this vacancy will be 31st July 2026.
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