Kitchen Porter

University of York; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

38 days annual leave (pro rata)

Pension scheme

Discounts at retailers

Salary sacrifice schemes

10% off campus outlets

Supportive environment

Job summary

The University of York is seeking a Kitchen Porter to support our on-campus kitchen teams. In this role you will assist the kitchen brigade with basic food preparations, receive and check deliveries, and help with cleaning, pot washing and portering services.

This part-time, term-time role offers £13.79 per hour for 15 hours a week across 33 weeks a year, starting September 2026. York's campus provides a rewarding environment with strong benefits and a focus on food safety.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the kitchen brigade with basic food preparations.
• Will be responsible for recipient of food deliveries and ensure those food deliveries are compliant with the Allergen legislations
• Kitchen cleaning, pot washing and portering service.

Job 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.
• Will be responsible for recipient of food deliveries and ensure 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)

This role is due to start in September 2026

YCL has a fantastic rewards package available including;

• 38 days annual leave, including 8 statutory public holidays (pro rata)
• 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 and campus catering outlets
• A supportive and friendly working environment

York Commercial Limited (YCL), is a subsidiary that is wholly owned by University of York, and it is 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 workplace and for being a sustainable business.