Catering Assistant

Job Introduction

About us

Do you aspire to work in a welcoming, innovative, forward-thinking, inclusive and supportive organisation where you can also learn and develop?  YPO might be the perfect fit for you!

With 50 years of experience, YPO has been dedicated to supporting the public sector. Our journey began five decades ago when 13 local authorities united to streamline their purchasing needs and enhance efficiency, forming the organisation we know today.

As a 100% publicly owned entity by our 13 member authorities, we ensure that our profits are reinvested into our public sector customers, offering even greater value for money.  Discover more about our company and culture at Start a career at YPO | YPO.

YPO is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. Our aim is that our workforce will be truly representative of all sections of society and each employee feels respected and able to give their best.

If this position is advertised as a full-time role (37 hours per week), YPO is pleased to consider requests for flexible working arrangements, including part-time hours and job-sharing opportunities. We are committed to supporting work-life balance and encourage candidates to discuss their preferred working patterns with us.

About the Role

We are seeking to appoint to the role of Catering Assistant

As a member of the Catering Team, this role is integral to YPO’s Catering function, providing a catering service for all company employees. To comply with all environmental health regulations and to work in a team to achieve this.

About You

As YPO continues to grow, this could be a great opportunity for you to join our team.

This role requires a flexible approach and will involve working approx. 6:30 until 14:00 Monday – Thursday and 6:30-13:30 Friday.

There may be a requirement to work additional hours as overtime, especially during peak periods from May - July.

Drawing from the skills and experience section of the Job Description, we seek someone who has:

• Current Health and Hygiene Certificate at level 2
• Knowledge of correct food labelling in line with new Food Standard Agency (FSA) guidelines
• Work in line with current allergen legislation set out by the FSA
• Excellent Customer service skills
• To operate the till and handle cash 
• To keep a clean and tidy work area inline with food safety and health & safety standards

What’s in it for you?

We are proud to offer a fantastic range of benefits, including:

• Generous annual leave, from 24 days a year, plus 8 days statutory bank holidays and 3 discretionary closedown days at Christmas
• Local Government Pension through West Yorkshire Pension Fund 
• A comprehensive health and wellbeing package
• Flexi scheme and flexible working options available (please discuss your preferred working requirements with the manager at interview)
• Family friendly policies
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Subsidised canteen
• Free parking available
• There is also a pay award pending subject to national negotiations

To have a confidential and informal discussion about this role, or any additional support, please contact Bruce Atkins on 07879 177520 or  bruce.atkins@ypo.co.uk. 

Interviews are planned to take place week commencing 25/08/25, in-person at our Wakefield Office.