Catering Supervisor

University of York - Computer Science; Imphal West District; On-site; INR 3,274,000 - 4,002,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

38 days annual leave

Concession rates at York Sport Village

Pension scheme

Discount scheme with retailers

Salary sacrifice schemes

10% off at campus Nisa

Uniform provided

Job summary

York Commercial Ltd is seeking a Catering Supervisor to join one of our busy catering outlets on the University of York campus. You will assist the Catering Manager and lead a team of catering professionals to ensure service excellence, flexibility and reliability in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires adaptability to last‑minute demand, a proactive approach and a focus on achieving strict targets and standards. Term-time style hours and pro‑rata salary reflect the university setting.

Qualifications

• The candidate should be able to adapt to last minute changes in demand.
• Experience in a busy catering operation is essential.
• Ability to lead a team of catering professionals.

Responsibilities

• Join a busy catering outlet and work under the Catering Manager.
• Ensure the highest quality of service by meeting and exceeding targets and standards.
• Be reliable, committed, ambitious and flexible.

Skills

Team leadership

Catering operations

Adaptability

Customer service

Job description

Job Details

• Department: York Commercial Ltd
• Salary: £28,167.65 per year, reduced pro-rata (14.60 an hour)
• Grade: Not applicable
• Contract status: Open
• Hours of work: Term-time only
• Based at: University of York campus
• Posted Date: 18/08/2026
• Job Reference: 15259

Documents

• 15259 - Job Description.pdf (PDF, 877.09kb)

Role Description

We are looking for a Catering Supervisor to join the team to work in one of our busy catering outlets. Whilst assisting the Catering Manager you will be responsible for ensuring the highest quality of service by meeting and exceeding strict targets and standards. An ability to adapt to last minute changes in demand, experience of work in a busy catering operation and leading a team of catering professionals is essential. You should also be reliable, committed, ambitious and have a flexible approach.

• The salary is £28,167.65 per annum reduced pro rata (£14.60 per hour)
• The hours of work will be 37 per week for 33 weeks a year
• The shift pattern will be a mixture of early shifts (7.30am-3.30pm) and late shifts (12.00-8.00pm) and these will be worked 5 days over 7

Rewards Package

• 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.

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 and the Directors of YCL are appointed by the Council of the University of York.

The University strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.

We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University.

We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff.

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