Play & Kitchen Assistant (Otley Grass Hoppers)

Otley Garden Centre, Grass Hoppers

We’re bringing a big, bouncy, family adventure to Otley - and we’re looking for an enthusiastic Grass Hoppers Assistant to help bring the experience to life!

If you love working with people, enjoy variety, and want a role where every day is active, social, and fun, this could be the perfect fit.

About the Role

As a Grass Hoppers Assistant, you’ll be right at the heart of the guest experience. This is a hands-on, varied role where you’ll support both our play areas and café, making sure every visit is smooth, safe, and memorable.

Your day-to-day will include:

You can be assigned to multiple different areas within Grass Hoppers, for example a morning in outdoor play, and an afternoon in the Kitchen. Please see below the duties this role can involve:

? Welcoming families with a friendly, upbeat attitude

? Supervising play areas (bounce pillows, go-karts, climbing frames & more)

? Supporting guests and answering questions

? Taking food & drink orders and serving customers

? Preparing drinks and assisting with food service

? Keeping all areas clean, safe, and ready for fun

? Working as part of a supportive, energetic team

?Supporting on the pot washing machine, efficiently loading & unloading dishes & cutlery

?Preparing ingredients such as chopping vegetables for side salads, preparing sandwiches

?Helping support the Back of House Kitchen team with ad hoc duties and cleaning

No two days are the same - you’ll move between play and catering to help wherever needed.

What We’re Looking For

We’re all about personality and attitude - we can train everything else!

You’ll thrive in this role if you:

• Enjoy working with families and children
• Bring positive energy and a can-do attitude
• Are comfortable in a fast-paced, active environment
• Love variety and staying busy
• Are a great team player who’s happy to jump in and help

Hours & Contracts

Hours vary dependent on if we're in peak or off-peak season. Peak is our busiest 13 weeks out of the year (School holidays).

Average hours per week: 16 (off-peak), 32.5 (peak)

• Off-peak = Monday(9:15-4:45), Tuesday(11:30-2:30), Thursday(11:30-2:30) & Friday(11:30-2:30)
• Peak = Also working Wednesdays & working longer shifts until 5pm.

Ready to Join the Fun?

Apply now and tell us why you’d be a great fit for the Grass Hoppers team.

Come and help us create a place where children laugh, families relax, and every visit is an adventure