Kitchen Assistant

Job description

Saputo Dairy UK produces our local Wensleydale cheese, and other well-known brands include Cathedral City cheese, butters and spreads such as Clover, Country Life, Vitalite and Utterly Butterly and other dairy ingredients.

ABOUT THESE OPPORTUNITIES
We have two roles available currently for Kitchen Assistants on the following shift patterns:

Position 1 Kitchen Assistant
Full Time Permanent
5 days over 7, alternate weekends
8.30am start - 5.15pm finish during March to end of October and 4.15pm finish November to end February
Salary £26,111

Position 2 Kitchen Assistant
4 days Permanent
4 days over 7, alternate weekends
8.30am start - 5.15pm finish during March to end of October and 4.15pm finish November to end February
Salary £20,888

You will be working in our award-winning visitor experience Calvert's Restaurant & 1897 Coffee Shop in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales.

We attract a vast range of visitors all year round and are continuing to grow from strength to strength.

We pride ourselves on using locally sourced fresh seasonal produce and our ethos is to provide outstanding quality food whilst showcasing our award-winning cheeses, which represent our amazing brand and exceed our customers' expectations.

This is very much a 'hands on' role working with our fabulous kitchen team, helping to produce great quality food, whilst ensuring the kitchen maintains extremely high standards of cleaning. Full training is available for the right candidate with the option to progress and gain formal qualifications if desired.

YOU'LL MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS THAT MATTER BY...
Preparing salads, vegetables, garnishes, and sandwiches to agreed specifications
Preparing snacks, starters & desserts throughout service to agreed specifications and timescales
Supporting the chefs with general preparation of dishes
Ensuring quality standards are maintained throughout service
Ensuring strict portion control is adhered to
Monitoring and logging of information in relation to HACCP
Complying with company procedures and legislative requirements
Ensuring agreed stock levels are maintained throughout service
Checking use / sell by dates and ensuring strict stock rotation
Putting away deliveries ensuring strict stock rotation
Observing correct cooking times, core temperatures and allergen procedures
General cleaning of kitchen and equipment in conjunction with the cleaning schedule
General washing of crockery to a high standard
Supporting the kitchen team in other duties as required

YOU'RE BEST SUITED TO THIS ROLE IF YOU...
Pay attention to details
Have good verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrate professionalism
Have a positive can-do attitude
Demonstrate passion and care
Build and maintain effective relationships
Manage conflict and crisis
Act decisively and work on your own initiative
Are resilient and flexible
Think systematically
Contribute your own views and listen to the views of others

WE SUPPORT AND CARE FOR OUR EMPLOYEES BY PROVIDING YOU WITH...
Inclusive working environment
Opportunities for progression
Employer pension contributions
Health cash plan
Access to the Thrive wellbeing app 24-hours a day
Discounted SDUK branded products
Free, onsite parking
One paid workday a year to volunteer for a local community or charitable institutions of your choice
My Staff Shop - access to exclusive benefits, free advice and savings - providing great discounts from thousands of the UKs largest retailers & service providers.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION AT SAPUTO
We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join our team.
To enable you to bring your best we will ensure you are provided with any physical or non-physical adjustments to support your participation in the job application and interview process.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Hawes

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

04-11-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English