Kitchen Porter

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Department: Estates Management & Development
Location: York
Salary: £21,828 per annum
Closing Date: Friday 05 April 2024 at midnight
Interview Date: Wednesday 24 April 2024
Reference: 030-24

Full time permanent

Location: York 

Salary £21,828 per annum (plus 0.68p of supplement to bring you to £12.03 per hour living wage) 

Introduction to York St John

Situated in the heart of the historic city of York, and with roots dating back to 1841, York St John University has a long and proud tradition as a distinguished higher education provider. Our success is founded on the quality of academic teaching and research, our thriving campus environment, our professional and pastoral support, and our values of an inclusive, innovative and ambitious community with a strong sense of belonging.

The role

The University is looking for Kitchen Porter to join our Catering department and support the team in providing meals, beverages and hospitality to students, staff and visitors to the University. 

 Key requirements

Experience of working in a catering and hospitality environment is essential, and some knowledge of food hygiene is desirable but not essential as full training will be given. High levels of personal hygiene are also essential.

Further information

For informal queries about this role please contact [email protected] .

Unfortunately, this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship however we welcome candidates applications if they are able to evidence right to work in the UK via an alternative route.

If you require a reasonable adjustment in order to apply for this position please contact [email protected].  Within the application form there is an opportunity for you to request a reasonable adjustment at the interview stage of the process, however if you wish to discuss this in further detail at any point  in the process please do not hesitate to contact us.

We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive policies and facilities to support staff from different backgrounds. As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive working environment, consideration is given to all requests for job share or flexible working arrangements. 

Please note that CVs are not accepted in place of the application form.

Our benefits package

We offer a wide range of employee benefits including - 

- Excellent annual leave entitlement, including five discretionary university closure days over the Christmas period

- Disability leave (applies to staff who have disclosed a disability and is also available to staff with disabled dependants)

- Pension scheme

- Health Cash Plan after six months service

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists

- On-campus courses, one-to-one tutorials, and online resources to help you develop your digital skills and work with new software

- Relocation expenses package for certain roles

- Reimbursement of Skilled Worker Visa application fees and Visa loan scheme for additional costs

Further information about life at YSJ

Read more about our culture, inclusive community, working arrangements and benefits for York St John employees here.  

The latest news, views and stories from our staff and students can be found here.  

We are committed to managing and reducing our environmental impact and to promoting sustainable development wherever we can, read more here.

Closing Date - Friday 05 April 2024 at midnight

Provisional Interview Date - Wednesday 24 April 2024