Catering Assistant/Driver
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Position Overview & Specifications
The position: We’re looking for a Catering Assistant / Driver.
The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering hospitality catering to numerous locations around campus and elsewhere, ensuring high standards of customer care and assisting with the service of functions such as fine dining dinners and buffets.
The salary offered is £11.73 per hour. This is a part-time role for 15 hours per week.
A flexible approach will be required by the successful candidate.
Requirements:
- Anyone who is passionate and enthusiastic about meeting people and serving customers with highest customer service standards
- Previous experience in catering (Serving meals, snacks and beverages) is desirable but training will be provided to ensure you achieve our goals.
- Please note this post requires a large amount of manual handling and the post-holder will be required to be on their feet for a good proportion of the shift.
Why Should You Apply?
- We offer 38 annual leave days, includes the public and bank holidays, and closure days over Christmas and New Year period
- A car parking on premises is available and subject to competitive monthly fees
- We provide 10% discount at on-campus Nisa retail shops (T&Cs apply)
- We offer discounted postage services (National and International)
- We provide concession rates to use York winning sports facilities, York Sports Village and York Sports Centre
- We offer Competitive rates at Campus Nursery and Cycle to Work Schemes
- We offer discounted rates on local retailers and services that are exclusive to YCL
Apply by: 13 June 2023
Anticipated Interview Date: 19 June 2023
York Commercial Limited (YCL), is a subsidiary that is wholly owned by University of York, and it 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 in the workplace and for being a sustainable business.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 15 per week
Salary: From £11.73 per hour
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 13/06/2023
Reference ID: 12373
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Colleges & Universities
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Catering Assistant/Driver roles across YCL's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Colleges & Universities.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £12 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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