Catering Assistant

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
York
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Hospitality & Catering
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Food Preparation Kitchen Cleaning Hygiene Standards Customer Service Teamwork Time Management Flexibility with Shifts Health & Safety Compliance

FULL DESCRIPTION

Catering Assistant

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking a Catering Assistant to join their dedicated team. The role involves providing friendly, efficient, and hygienic food service to pupils and staff, assisting with food preparation, and maintaining clean kitchen and dining areas. Hours: 40 hours per week, shifts between 10am and 8pm with flexibility either side, 5 over 7 days.

About the Role

The successful applicant will provide a friendly, efficient and hygienic service and will be responsible for keeping the kitchen and dining areas in a clean and tidy state. You will assist with the preparation and provision of food service to pupils and staff, as well as assisting with general catering duties as directed by the Front of House Manager.

Benefits

  • Free meal during working hours
  • E-Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (pending)
  • Generous Bounty scheme for referral of new staff
  • Pension – [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group Personal Pension Scheme
  • Subsidised on-site gym membership
  • Free car parking on site
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Friendly and supportive working environment
  • 10% Staff Discount at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Abbey Shop and Tearooms
  • Fee remission (at the Head’s discretion)

How to Apply

Closing date for applications: Friday 24th April. Interviews will take place week commencing 4th May. Interviews may take place prior to the closing date. For questions, contact Paula Stringer, Front of House Manager, at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. Download the application form, job description, and person specification from the links below.

  • Application Form (docx)
  • Job Description (pdf)
  • Person Specification (pdf)

Safeguarding

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] and [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] are committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful candidates will be subject to checks by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) along with other relevant employment checks.

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