Kitchen Porter

Gonville and Caius College; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension scheme

Death in service benefit (3x)

Job summary

Gonville & Caius College in Cambridge is seeking a Kitchen Porter to support the College Kitchens. The role involves maintaining kitchen equipment, cleaning utensils, dishes, pots and pans, and assisting chefs with food preparation. No experience is required and full training will be provided.

The position is full-time (40 hours/week, 5 days, alternating weekends) on a 3-month fixed-term contract, with a salary of £28,080 per year.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Maintain kitchen equipment and keep utensils clean, including dishes, pots and pans.
• Assist chefs in food preparation and learn different methods of food preparation.

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join the College Kitchens in the role of Kitchen Porter. General duties include maintaining kitchen equipment and keeping utensils clean including dishes, pots and pans. You will also support the chefs in the preparation of some food items and learn different methods food preparation. No experience is required, and full training will be given.,

• Equality of opportunity; the College actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and we encourage applications from all sections of society and in particular, from people who may be under-represented in our community.
• Entry into a position with the College will be determined by the application of criteria related to the duties of the post. In all cases, ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration.
• During the applications process candidates are requested to complete the Equality & Diversity section as part of our Equal Opportunities Policy and monitoring process. The contents of this form will not be disclosed to the selection or interview panels, and all applicant data is managed in accordance with our Data Protection Policy.
• The College has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
  Gonville & Caius College is one of the largest Colleges in the University of Cambridge. It is an educational charity and its mission is to provide a place of education, religion, learning and research, in conjunction with the University that is recognised internationally as being of the highest standard.
• The College is an academic community comprising some 530 undergraduate students, 250 graduate students, and 110 Fellows (lecturers, professors and other senior academic researchers and teachers) and almost 200 staff. It plays a significant role throughout the University. Our students come from all over the world and our undergraduates study all the subjects offered in the University. Our postgraduates play a vital role in the research activities of the wider University. Our Fellows have globally renowned research expertise ranging from Ancient History to Cosmology and are all recognised as leaders in their fields. The students who graduate from the College form an alumni group of approximately 11,000 individuals. They have achieved recognition in many walks of life and are resident in all continents.
• Generous pension scheme; 14.5% employer contributions and 3x death in service benefit, This is full-time, 3-month fixed term role. The hours of work are 40 hours per week, working 5 out of 7 days, including alternate weekends and some split shifts depending on business. The annual salary for this role is £28,080 - equivalent to £13.50 per hour.