Bakery Assistant

Role Description

We are looking for a Bakery Assistant to join one of our kitchen teams.

You should have experience and an interest in cookery and baking. The role will involve an element of baking, cake packaging and general assistance in a large kitchen. You will require 1 years’ experience of food preparation and working in a commercial kitchen. You should have the ability to work as part of a team and be able to work without close supervision.

The hours of work are 09:00-13:00 Tuesday to Friday.

The salary for this role is £12.90 per hour.

The successful candidate will be starting the role in September 2025 as this is a term time only position. (Working 33 weeks per year)

YCL has a fantastic rewards package available including;

• 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.

Apply by: Midnight on 22 June 2025

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. The successful candidate will be appointed on YCL terms and conditions of employment.

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. #EqualityatYork