Kitchen Porter

Job description

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Job Vacancy: Full-Time Kitchen Porter (KP)

Location: University of Cambridge

Hours: Average of 37.5 hours per week

We are recruiting an experienced

Kitchen Porter to join our client's kitchen in University of Cambridge.

The successful candidate will play an important role in maintaining a clean, safe and hygienic kitchen and catering environment, supporting the chefs and wider catering team to ensure the smooth running of daily operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Work in the pot wash area, cleaning crockery, cutlery, glassware, utensils and kitchen equipment.

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout the kitchen and associated catering areas.

• Complete daily, weekly and monthly cleaning duties in line with established schedules.

• Collect and organise kitchen laundry, ensuring accurate records are maintained.

• Assist with receiving deliveries and storing goods in the correct locations when required.

• Work closely with chefs, front-of-house staff, the stores team and fellow kitchen porters.

• Follow all food hygiene, health and safety procedures and College policies.

• Arrive on time and maintain the required uniform and professional standards.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Kitchen Porter or in a similar kitchen environment is essential.

• Good knowledge of kitchen cleanliness, hygiene and safe working practices.

• A reliable, hard-working and organised approach.

• The ability to work effectively as part of a team in a busy catering environment.

• Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends and public holidays.

• A willingness to adapt working hours and duties to meet operational requirements, with reasonable notice.

Working Hours

This is a full-time position averaging

37.5 hours per week. Flexibility is required to meet the needs of the catering operation.

How to Apply

If you have previous kitchen porter experience and are looking for a full-time opportunity in Cambridge, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV or contact us for further information about this opportunity.