Job Description

Department: Estates Management & Development


Location: York


Salary: 30,378 to 33,951 per annum


Closing Date: Tuesday 12 August 2025 at midnight


Interview Date: Tuesday 02 September 2025


Reference: 120-25

Full time permanent

Location: York

Salary: 30,378 to 33,951 per annum

Introduction to YSJ University

Situated in the heart of the historic city of York, and with the addition of our London Campus, 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 environments, our professional and pastoral support, and our values of an inclusive, innovative and ambitious community with a strong sense of belonging.

The Team

The Catering team provides a range of food and drink options across 6 outlets, as well as offering a hospitality service for both internal functions and external conferences and events.

The Role

The role will be integral to ensuring high standards of customer service across all areas and contributing to enhancing the student experience through campaigns and promotions. The postholder will also be expected to liaise closely with the University Events team to support conferences and function which will include some evening and weekend working.

Required skills and experience

The postholder will be expected to be service orientated and have experience of working in a large scale catering environment as well as holding relevant food safety qualifications. Communication skills, with the confidence to interact proactively with students and colleagues are essential to the role.

Additional Information

For informal queries please contact the Catering Manager, Kirsty Westwood on k.westwood@yorksj.ac.uk


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


We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive policies and facilities and welcome applications from individuals from underrepresented 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.

This vacancy is scheduled to close on the date indicated at the bottom of this advert, but we may close earlier if we receive a high level of applications.

Application process support

We are keen to support you throughout the recruitment process. Before starting your application please refer to the attached candidate application form guidance below which provides advice about completing the application process.


If you require a reasonable adjustment in order to apply for this position please contact vacancies@yorksj.ac.uk. 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. The following resource may help you adapt the device you are using to apply to suit your needs My Computer My Way (abilitynet.org.uk)


Please note that CVs are not accepted in place of the application form. Within the application process you will be asked to answer a selection of work-related questions. Our aim is to get to know you, and understand your individual skills and experience, and how you would apply these within the role. We are aware that AI can assist you with this, but we would prefer you to share your answers in your own words.

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 (if applicable to the role)

Further information about life at YSJ

Our attached 'further information' document below provides further information about our culture, achievements and testimonials from our employees.


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


Read the latest news, views and stories from our staff and students.


Read more about our commitment to managing and reducing our environmental impact and to promoting sustainable development wherever we can.

Closing Date -

Tuesday 12 August 2025 at midnight

Provisional Interview Date -

Tuesday 02 September 2025