Job Description

Information for the role of Kitchen Porter (Part-time)

Salary 12,759 per annum


Permanent, part-time position - 20 hours per week


Downing College is seeking a part-time Kitchen Porter to join its friendly Catering team who prepare and serve a range of high-quality food, including fine dining, to the College community and commercial guests. This varied role includes cleaning kitchen items, maintaining the cleanliness of kitchen related areas, disposing of waste and recycling.


We are looking for individuals who can work evenings from Monday to Friday, typically from 5:00 pm to 10:30 pm. Additionally, weekend availability for both day and evening shifts is required. Some flexibility in working hours may be possible.


Based in a stunning environment in central Cambridge, the College offers a great workplace, comprehensive training, and opportunities for career progression. The College has a commitment to staff wellbeing and offers a range of attractive staff benefits plus a discretionary bonus.


Being a flexible team player, you will have:

The ability to maintain the cleanliness and hygiene of the kitchen and associated areas Excellent communication skills

About Downing College

Founded in 1800, Downing College in the University of Cambridge has a unique and magnificent setting among twenty acres of lawns and trees yet is located in the centre of Cambridge. The open landscape has a superb collection of neo-classical buildings from the nineteenth, twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Those living and working in Downing enjoy a beautiful environment unique in Cambridge in its spaciousness.


The College is composed of approximately 50 Fellows and 165 non-academic staff and its aim is to help all students to develop their academic ability and personal potential during their time here. We pride ourselves on being a friendly and informal community for Fellows, staff and students alike. Set within this expansive and beautiful landscape, Downing also has a thriving conference business and provides customers with a choice of superior conference, meeting and theatre facilities.

Details of the role

The post of Kitchen Porter is a permanent part-time role. Working 20 hours per week over 3-4 shifts per week. We are seeking individuals who are looking to work a mixture of evenings shift in the week and day and evening shifts on the weekend. The salary for this role is 12,759 per annum (Step 24 on the College Salary Scale).


Benefits include:

35 days' holiday (including Bank Holidays) (pro rata for part-time) Discretionary Bonus scheme Free College lunches on working days Pension scheme (with matched contribution up to 10%) Free access to an Employee Assistance programme 24/7 Healthcare Cash scheme (e.g. for prescriptions, dental, optical, physiotherapy) Free Life Assurance cover Optional subsidised private medical scheme Cycle purchase scheme giving substantial savings on cycle purchase Free use of on-site Gym facilities Free on-site Car parking Social events An additional Day Off for your Birthday! (Please note that those benefits which are non-contractual may be amended or withdrawn at the College's discretion).

Application Process

To apply for this position click "Apply Now" on the advert posting on our website (Staff vacancies | Downing College Cambridge) to complete an application form.


Closing date: midday on Friday 2 May 2025. Please note that the closing date for this post may be brought forward if there is a high volume of applicants.


Applications are welcomed from a broad range of backgrounds. All applicants will be contacted once shortlisting has taken place. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK.


Applicants who declare a disability will be offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for the job.

We are pleased to be able offer this document in an accessible format,

please contact HR (recruitment@dow.cam.ac.uk) if you wish to receive this advert and role profile or an application form in a different, accessible format, e.g. large print.

For further information or in event of queries, please contact:

The HR Office

Email:recruitment@dow.cam.ac.uk


Tel: 01223 334820


Downing College


Cambridge


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