Bakery Assistant

University of York; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in York is looking for a Bakery Assistant to join their team. The successful candidate will have experience in cookery and baking, assist with baking and cake packaging, and provide general kitchen support. This role requires 1 year's experience in a commercial kitchen and involves working 33 weeks per year. The position comes with a generous benefits package including annual leave and discounts.

Benefits

38 days annual leave, including 8 statutory public holidays

Concession rates at York Sport Village and Centre

Company pension scheme

Discount scheme with local and national retailers

10% off at campus Nisa Supermarkets

Uniform provided

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in food preparation and working in a commercial kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Assist in baking and cake packaging.
• Provide general assistance in a large kitchen.

Skills

Experience in cookery and baking

Ability to work as part of a team

Ability to work without close supervision

Job description

We are looking for a Bakery Assistant to join one of our kitchen teams.

You should have experience and an interest in cookery and baking. The role will involve an element of baking, cake packaging and general assistance in a large kitchen. You will require 1 years’ experience of food preparation and working in a commercial kitchen. You should have the ability to work as part of a team and be able to work without close supervision.

The hours of work are 09:00-13:00 Tuesday to Friday.

The salary for this role is £13.09 per hour.

The successful candidate will be starting the role in September 2025 as this is a term time only position. (Working 33 weeks per year)

Benefits

YCL has a fantastic rewards package available including;

• 38 days annual leave, including 8 statutory public holidays
• Concession rates at York Sport Village and Centre
• Company pension scheme and work place 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
• A supportive and friendly working environment
• Uniform provided

Take a look at YCL's Career webpages to find out more about YCL, what we do and what we offer.

Please note: Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis therefore, suitable candidates will be contacted and invited to attend an interview whilst this vacancy is live.

York Commercial Ltd. (YCL) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the University of York. The Head Office is situated at the University of York, Heslington, York, YO10 5DD. The successful candidate will be appointed on YCL terms and conditions of employment.