Cookery School Kitchen Assistant
| Posting date: | 03 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £20,317.44 per annum |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 17 December 2025 |
| Location: | Masham, HG4 4JH |
| Company: | Swinton Estate |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 445 |
Summary
Role overview
Cookery School Assistant
32 hours per week, working 5 days over 7. Fixed days Thursday - Sunday, days off Friday and Saturday.
Hours of work will be a mix of 7am - 3pm, 8am - 4pm or 9am - 3pm
Salary of £20,317.44 per annum (£12.21 per hour) plus monthly TRONC
Who we are:
Swinton Estate is situated in the Yorkshire Dales and is one of the largest privately owned estates in England. Constantly
developing we boast Swinton Park, a luxury traditional castle hotel with 42 bedrooms, three holiday cottages and award winning
Samuel’s Restaurant; a luxurious country club and spa including the contemporary Terrace Restaurant; Swinton Bivouac a glamping
site with tree lodges, yurts and café, and last but by no means least the Swinton cookery school.
The hugely popular Cookery School is looking for a part-time Kitchen Assistant to assist the Head Chef with preparing for cookery
school events including, but not limited to, weighing out ingredients, setting up equipment and cleaning the cookery areas and
prep kitchen. This is a customer facing role and will involve engaging with the participants attending the various events so a
welcoming disposition is needed.
Candidates should be:
* Confident interacting with guests
* Flexible to work shifts which may sometimes fall on an evening or weekend
* Highly motivated with a can-do attitude
* Able to communicate effectively with guests and team members
* Focused on providing excellent customer service
Package description
At Swinton Estate we take pride in recognising and rewarding the dedication of our team members.
Alongside competitive pay and monthly TRONC, our team enjoys an exceptional range of benefits designed to enrich both work and
life.
With 30 days’ annual leave - pro rata for part time (including bank holidays) and access to the NEST pension scheme for eligible
team members, we’re committed to supporting your wellbeing, security, and professional growth.
From exclusive access to our award-winning facilities and exciting employee events, to wellbeing initiatives and bespoke learning
opportunities, every detail reflects our dedication to excellence.
Working with us means becoming part of a team that values quality, care, and genuine hospitality in everything we do.
A few of the exclusive privileges our team enjoy include:
* Access to the Country Club and Spa facilities
* 50% discount on food and beverage (including Cookery School and Chefs Table by Josh Barnes) for you and up to 5 guests
* 50% discount on spa days for you and up to 3 guests
* Swinton Park Hotel and Swinton Bivouac stays for yourself, friends and family
* And many more!
Cookery School Assistant
32 hours per week, working 5 days over 7. Fixed days Thursday - Sunday, days off Friday and Saturday.
Hours of work will be a mix of 7am - 3pm, 8am - 4pm or 9am - 3pm
Salary of £20,317.44 per annum (£12.21 per hour) plus monthly TRONC
Who we are:
Swinton Estate is situated in the Yorkshire Dales and is one of the largest privately owned estates in England. Constantly
developing we boast Swinton Park, a luxury traditional castle hotel with 42 bedrooms, three holiday cottages and award winning
Samuel’s Restaurant; a luxurious country club and spa including the contemporary Terrace Restaurant; Swinton Bivouac a glamping
site with tree lodges, yurts and café, and last but by no means least the Swinton cookery school.
The hugely popular Cookery School is looking for a part-time Kitchen Assistant to assist the Head Chef with preparing for cookery
school events including, but not limited to, weighing out ingredients, setting up equipment and cleaning the cookery areas and
prep kitchen. This is a customer facing role and will involve engaging with the participants attending the various events so a
welcoming disposition is needed.
Candidates should be:
* Confident interacting with guests
* Flexible to work shifts which may sometimes fall on an evening or weekend
* Highly motivated with a can-do attitude
* Able to communicate effectively with guests and team members
* Focused on providing excellent customer service
Package description
At Swinton Estate we take pride in recognising and rewarding the dedication of our team members.
Alongside competitive pay and monthly TRONC, our team enjoys an exceptional range of benefits designed to enrich both work and
life.
With 30 days’ annual leave - pro rata for part time (including bank holidays) and access to the NEST pension scheme for eligible
team members, we’re committed to supporting your wellbeing, security, and professional growth.
From exclusive access to our award-winning facilities and exciting employee events, to wellbeing initiatives and bespoke learning
opportunities, every detail reflects our dedication to excellence.
Working with us means becoming part of a team that values quality, care, and genuine hospitality in everything we do.
A few of the exclusive privileges our team enjoy include:
* Access to the Country Club and Spa facilities
* 50% discount on food and beverage (including Cookery School and Chefs Table by Josh Barnes) for you and up to 5 guests
* 50% discount on spa days for you and up to 3 guests
* Swinton Park Hotel and Swinton Bivouac stays for yourself, friends and family
* And many more!