Kitchen Porter

University of St Andrews; St Andrews; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious UK university is seeking hard-working individuals for catering roles to develop teamwork skills in a food-oriented environment. Responsibilities include maintenance, cleanliness, and compliance with health and safety standards. The position offers a hybrid working environment, generous leave, and various staff benefits. Applications are encouraged from individuals under-represented in professional roles, promoting diversity and inclusion at the workplace.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus public holidays

Financial contribution to relocation

Generous pension contributions

Hybrid working environment

Staff discount scheme

Free staff parking

Subsidised sports membership

Qualifications

• Must work as part of a team and communicate well with customers and colleagues.
• Compliance with health and safety, food hygiene standards, and relevant legislation is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Perform light maintenance and maintain cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Handle dish/pot washing and ensure correct delivery and storage procedures.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Positive attitude

Job description

Within the Catering Services department, exciting opportunities have arisen for hardworking individuals who wish to develop team working skills and increase their knowledge of working within a food orientated environment.

Duties will include a range of tasks including light maintenance, maintaining high standards of cleanliness in the kitchen and equipment cleaning, dish/pot washing and ensuring correct procedures are followed regarding receiving deliveries and storage on site.

The Role Holder (RD) must be able to work as part of a team, communicate well with customers and colleagues and have a positive can‑do attitude.

RDs must ensure compliance with all aspects of health and safety and food hygiene standards and adherence to the relevant legislation as well as the Universities codes of practice.

Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to Mark Nixon, [e-mail], Tel: [phone].

Benefits

• Annual leave of 30 days, plus 5 public holidays pro rata
• Financial contribution to relocation where applicable
• Membership of the S&LAS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies
• Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
• Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
• Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme

Applications are particularly welcome from people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under‑represented in professional posts at the University. Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience. We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter, Race Charters and Stonewall). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa or by contacting our HR Immigration Team on [e-mail].