Seasonal Catering Assistant

Job Description

Are you looking for a fun and varied job in hospitality? [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] are looking for a Catering Team Member to join their team! As Kitchen Team Member you will be diving into our busy kitchen, preparing meals for families, individuals, and groups, large and small. You will be working between the kitchen, buffet service and front of house, communicating with the rest of our team and our guests to ensure a great experience for all. A keen eye for food safety, hygiene and presentation are key for success in this position.

Situated on the leafy bank of the River Ouse, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a stone’s throw away from York’s quirky and historic city centre to one side and the gorgeous North Yorkshire countryside on the other. York is the perfect place for history, art and nature lovers alike. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] really does a bit of everything! We welcome families, individual travellers and tonnes of groups of all ages, as well as running our local cafe and hosting events. We are proud of our team’s creativity and hard work. As Kitchen Team Member you will be working back and front of house, preparing great quality meals for families, individuals and groups, supporting the service of buffet breakfast and amazing café service for our local guests.

Why Work for [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]?

• 10 nights free hostel stays per year for you and up to 3 friends or family
• Access to [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]’s staff discount and cash back portal
• Free [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Membership each year
• Access to support via our Employee Assistance Program

Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring adherence to food hygiene standards in food storage, preparation, and delivery.
• Upholding health and safety regulations, ensuring timely and accurate completion of kitchen checks.
• Taking pride in the preparation, presentation, and service of high-quality food.
• Recording food wastage in accordance with your hostel's procedures, focussing on minimizing waste to maximize profit.
• Assisting in the preparation of food and serving food and drinks with genuine warmth, hospitality, and pride.

Skills and Experience Required

• Experience of working face to face with customers
• Experience of working in hospitality or customer service (desirable)
• Food Safety Level 2 Certificate (desirable) – otherwise will be required to complete within hostel
• Experience of working in a team
• Excellent timekeeping, with flexibility to cover different shifts
• Ability to manage varying pressures and prioritise
• Basic IT skills (ideally Microsoft Office)
• Knowledge and understanding of the core purpose of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
• Demonstration of our HEART values

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a social enterprise with a mission to enrich the lives of all, especially young people. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] does this by providing brilliant hostel stays and experiences that improve physical health, mental wellbeing and life skills. Founded in 1930, we have 1200 co-workers.

How to Apply

Submit your CV and complete the application form. For more information, visit the recruitment process page. If you need assistance, email [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].

Once the hiring manager has reviewed your application we will contact shortlisted candidates. We aim to get in touch within a reasonable amount of time after the closing date.

Apply by: 26 May 2026