Weekend Kitchen Assistant (Own transport required)
- Stump Cross Caverns
- Stump Cross Caverns, B6265, Greenhow Hill, Pateley Bridge, Harrogate, UK
- 13 Oct, 2026
Job Description/Duties
Stump Cross Caverns, Yorkshire Dales | Weekend student role | £12.50 per hour
This role is based on site at Stump Cross Caverns. There is no public transport to the site, so your own transport is essential.
Stump Cross Caverns is a historic, family-friendly attraction in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales,
offering visitors a unique underground experience alongside a welcoming cafe. We're looking for a reliable and enthusiastic student to join our friendly team at weekends.
This role is kitchen-based. You'll work alongside our Head Chef preparing and plating simple cafe
food, keeping the kitchen clean and organised, and helping the front-of-house team when it's busy.
What you'll be doing
• Prepare and serve food items including paninis, toasties, soups and cakes
• Help with kitchen prep at the start of the day and clean-down at the end
• Wash dishes and keep the kitchen tidy, safe and hygienic throughout service
• Follow food safety and allergen procedures (full training given)
• Pass finished food to the floor team and help deliver to tables when needed
• Support the cafe floor occasionally at peak times
What we're looking for
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Able to work quickly and calmly when the cafe is busy
• Happy to get stuck in with cleaning and washing up
• Good teamwork and communication
• An interest in food or cooking is a bonus, but previous kitchen experience is not essential
The details
• Job type: Part-time, weekends (some school holiday shifts available)
• Pay: £12.50 per hour
• Hours: 8 to 16 per week
• Location: Stump Cross Caverns, Greenhow Hill, near Pateley Bridge, HG3 5JL (in person, own
transport required as there is no public transport option)
Benefits
• Free parking
• Discounted or free food on shift
• Employee discount in our shop
How to apply
To apply, send your CV and a short note explaining why you'd be a great fit for the team at Stump
Cross Caverns. No previous experience needed, just a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
Join us in creating memorable experiences for our visitors while working in one of Yorkshire's most fascinating attractions.
Stump Cross Caverns is a family-owned visitor attraction set on Greenhow Hill in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. Discovered in 1860, our underground cave system spans hundreds of millions of years of geological history.
Above ground, we're so much more than a cave. Our café serves everything from light bites to afternoon teas, with views across the Yorkshire Dales. Our crystal shop stocks a carefully curated range of minerals, gems, and fossils. And our ever-growing range of family activities, including geode cracking, gem panning, and interactive workshops, keeps guests of all ages coming back.
We're a small, close-knit team running a genuinely unique visitor attraction in one of Yorkshire's most stunning settings. Whether you're front of house, behind the counter, or greeting guests at the cave entrance, you'll be part of something special.
If you're looking for a role with a difference, in a setting unlike anywhere else, we'd love to hear from you.