Catering Assistant
Ref: 2425/199
Hours: 18 hours per week, 36 weeks per year (during College term time)
Salary: £9,562 per annum. Plus benefits, including a generous Occupational Pension Scheme
About the Role
We are looking for a Catering Assistant to join the College’s busy commercial catering outlets. The role involves serving customers, till operation, food preparation, replenishing stock, and ensuring the equipment and premises are cleaned to a high standard. If you enjoy working in a busy environment and as part of a team, this is the role for you.
The working pattern will be over 5 days, from Monday to Friday. The usual working hours will be Monday to Wednesday from 11am to 2.30pm, Thursday from 10.30am to 2.30pm, and Friday from 11am to 2.30pm. Flexibility is required around the demands of the business.
About the Person
We are looking for a highly reliable person who is a great team player with a positive, can-do attitude, and a flexible approach to work. Experience of food preparation and working in a catering environment would be advantageous but not essential, as training will be provided. You should have a passion for delivering friendly and efficient customer service. Full uniform provided.
About the College
We are a large, regional college serving a population across York and North Yorkshire of more than one million people. Each year, we have approximately 4,000 school leavers, 1,000 apprentices, 2,000 adult students, and 400 higher-level students studying with us.
Our wide range of education options span entry-level programmes through to degrees, higher technical qualifications, and professional courses. Our apprenticeships range from level 2 to level 5 across various career pathways. We are the largest provider of A-Level and vocational programmes for school leavers in the region; offering nearly 35 A-Level subjects and over 80 vocational courses, including T-Level pathways.
We are proud to be part of a consortium developing the Yorkshire and Humber Institute of Technology (IoT), aimed at increasing higher-level technical skills for employers.
With a vibrant working environment, excellent transport links, on-site parking, and full access to College facilities including free gym membership at our Athletic Suite, York College is a supportive place to work.
Please visit our website: www.yorkcollege.ac.uk
Want to know more?
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Katie Everall, Catering Manager, at keverall@yorkcollege.ac.uk.
Important Notices
Please see the attached document for Important Notices.
We do not accept CV applications. To apply, please visit our website: www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/job-vacancies and complete our application form.
Most correspondence will be via email. Please check your inbox and junk/spam folder regularly for updates.
Closing date: 31 July 2025 (9am)
Interview date: 11 August 2025
We are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds, including minority ethnic groups and those with disabilities. We are affiliated with the Black Leadership Group (BLG).
York College is dedicated to promoting mental health and well-being. We are a 'Mindful Employer' and a certified Disability Confident Employer, committed to recruiting and supporting disabled people and those with health conditions.
Applications are considered on merit, regardless of race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, or other protected characteristics. We value contributions from veterans and are signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant.
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