Kitchen Porter

THE COLLEGE OF THE LADY FRANCES SIDNEY SUSSEX IN THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

USS pension

Free College meals on duty

Free College gym

Job summary

Sidney Sussex College seeks a Kitchen Porter to join its busy kitchen team. Reporting to the Head Chef, the role covers the kitchen and catering areas. We require a pro-active, reliable and flexible candidate with strong communication and teamwork, able to work unsupervised.

This permanent, full-time post averages 40 hours per week with a mix of early and late shifts, including alternate weekends. Salary is £29,408 gross per annum.

Qualifications

• Pro-active, reliable and flexible candidate.
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team.
• Ability to work unsupervised.

Responsibilities

• Cover the kitchen and associated catering areas.
• Work within a professional catering team in a busy kitchen.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Reliability

Flexibility

Job description

Sidney Sussex College, is seeking to appoint a Kitchen Porter. Reporting to the Head Chef, this post offers an exciting opportunity to work within a professional catering team in our busy kitchen. We are seeking a pro-active, reliable and flexible Kitchen Porter to cover the kitchen and associated catering areas. Applicants should possess good communication and team working skills with the ability to work unsupervised.

This is a permanent, full-time post averaging 40 hours per week, straight shifts with a mix of early and late shifts, working alternate weekends. The salary is £29,408 gross per annum.

Benefits include an annual leave entitlement of 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays, a contributory pension scheme provided by the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS), free College meals when on duty and free College gym. The College is also closed over the Christmas period.

Sidney Sussex College wants to meet the aims and commitments set out in our Equal Opportunities Policy. This includes not discriminating under the Equality Act 2010. Please complete the Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form to help us understand the diversity of our job applicants. Completing this form is voluntary. The information provided will be kept confidential. None of the information you provide will be linked to your application.

The closing date for applications ismidday Monday 26th October 2026. Any offer of appointment is subject to the receipt of two satisfactory references, verification of identity and qualifications and eligibility to work in the UK.

Sidney Sussex College is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes diversity amongst its students, staff, Fellows and visitors, recognising the contributions to the achievements of the College’s mission that can be made by individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experience.