Kitchen Porter

Department

York Commercial Ltd

Salary

£13.79 per hour

Grade

Not applicable

Contract status

Open

Hours of work

Term-time only

Based at

University of York campus

Interview date

To be confirmed

Posted Date

25/09/2026

Apply by

08/10/2026

Job Reference

15385

Documents

• Job Description (15385).pdf (PDF, 745.52kb)
  
  

Role Description

Responsibilities

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.

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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