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. 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.
What we offer you
As a minimum, all our employees receive free meals, drinks and snacks while at work, a discretionary quarterly profit-share bonus, holiday allowance with the option to buy and (in some cases) sell additional days, company-wide employee discounts, access to our health cash plan, wellbeing support, company funded counselling, and enrolment in the company pension.
We also offer a range of development opportunities no matter your role and ambitions. We encourage everyone to explore what makes them the best version of themselves, and we do this through external training programmes, apprenticeships and internal 1:1 coaching schemes.
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, service and doing things properly. We are driven by our purpose and our values, and we believe our people are what set us apart. We welcome applications from all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences, and we are committed to offering an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.
Click here to learn more about life at Bettys & Taylors Group.
The closing date for this vacancy is 26th August 2025.
