University of York
Kitchen Porter
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Role Description
We’re looking for an enthusiastic individual to fill the Kitchen Porter position. This is an integral role to one of our larger kitchens on campus. The selected candidate will be responsible for:
- Assisting the kitchen brigade with basic food preparations.
- Being responsible for the receipt of food deliveries and ensuring those food deliveries are compliant with the Allergen legislations.
- Kitchen cleaning, pot washing, and portering service.
The salary is £13.79 per hour.
The hours of work are 15 per week (Term Time Only - 33 weeks per year).
Shift pattern: Monday to Friday – 8:00am to 11:00am.
This role is due to start in September 2026.
YCL has a fantastic rewards package available including:
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- 38 days annual leave, including 8 statutory public holidays (pro rata).
- Concession rates at York Sport Village and Centre.
- Company pension scheme and workplace pension scheme.
- Discount scheme with local and national retailers, restaurants, and tradesmen.
- Salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work, childcare vouchers, and campus nursery.
- 10% off at campus Nisa Supermarkets and campus catering outlets.
- A supportive and friendly working environment.
York Commercial Limited (YCL), is a subsidiary that is wholly owned by the 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 at the workplace, and for being a sustainable business.
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