Kitchen Assistant

Interviews expected to be held week commencing 23 February 2026

This role will be based on the university campus.   We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.’

The University of Leeds has recently made a significant investment into its sporting facilities with a £5.2 million investment at our Bodington Playing Fields Site. This included the construction of the new Brownlee Centre and a 1.6km closed loop road cycle circuit. Other recent projects include a new FIFA quality and world 22 standard 3G pitch and an international standard water-based hockey pitch.  

Outdoor Sport provides a bar/ catering offer across all three sites; Sports Park Weetwood, Bodington Football Hub and the Brownlee Centre. The diverse catering offer includes University sports teams on match days, national league Hockey, cricket teas and corporate days/ events, in addition to the daily bar operation.

As a kitchen assistant you will work as part of a dedicated team across our outdoor sport facilities ensuring that food preparation and service areas are clean and set up for service and that a high level of customer service is maintained at all times. You will help to produce food which meets departmental quality standards and customer expectations, whilst adhering to food safety and labelling legislation.

You may have a recognised catering qualification and a Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) Level 2 Certificate in Food Safety, or equivalent.  You will be committed to providing excellent customer service and you will have the ability to move, count and record stock.   

This role is flexible and includes weekday, weekend and evening work. The majority of shifts are on evenings and at weekends, and there is an expectation to work regular weekends. Shift availability will vary according to the season and facility bookings.

Although you will be based at our SportPark Weetwood facility, you may be required to work at any of the Outdoor Sport sites.

This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at: https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

What we offer in return

26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!Generous pension scheme options plus life assuranceHealth and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!  

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: 

Matthew Hayward, Food and Beverage Manager

Email: [email protected]

Please see details of the University’s Pre-employment Health Assessment within the Candidate Brief. 

Closing Date: 08 Feb 2026

Section: Administrative and Clerical Support

Salary: £25,249 to £26,093 p.a.