Catering Assistant / Driver

Department
York Commercial LtdSalary£25,254.42 per year (£13.09 per hour)GradeNot applicableContract statusOpenHours of workFull-timeBased atUniversity of York campusPosted Date15/09/2025Apply by28/09/2025Job Reference14331Documents

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Role DescriptionThe position: We’re looking for a Driver.The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering hospitality catering to numerous locations around campus and elsewhere, ensuring high standards of customer care and assisting with the service of functions such as fine dining dinners and buffets.The salary offered is £25,254.42 per year (£13.09 per hour). This is a full-time role for 37 hours per week, working 5 days out of 7.A flexible approach will be required by the successful candidate.

Requirements

• Anyone who is passionate and enthusiastic about meeting people and serving customers with highest customer service standards
• Previous experience in catering (Serving meals, snacks and beverages) is desirable but training will be provided to ensure you achieve our goals.
• Please note this post requires a large amount of manual handling and the post-holder will be required to be on their feet for a good proportion of the shift.
  

Why Should You Apply?

• We offer 38 annual leave days, includes the public and bank holidays, and closure days over Christmas and New Year period
• A car parking on premises is available and subject to competitive monthly fees
• We provide 10% discount at on-campus Nisa retail shops (T&Cs apply)
• We offer discounted postage services (National and International)
• We provide concession rates to use York winning sports facilities, York Sports Village and York Sports Centre
• We offer Competitive rates at Campus Nursery and Cycle to Work Schemes
• We offer discounted rates on local retailers and services that are exclusive to YCL
  

Anticipated Interview Date: To be confirmed
York Commercial Limited (YCL), is a subsidiary that is wholly owned by University of York, and it manages the Catering outlets, Conferences, Sports Centre and Village, Marketing, Design and Print Shop, Retail including on-campus Nisa and Gifts Shop in addition to Campus Nursery and York Science Park. YCL is known for its friendly environment, encouraging diversity and inclusion in the workplace and for being a sustainable business.The University strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University.We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork