Kitchen Porter
| Company: | Vacancy Filler |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,780.42 to £25,780.42 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Cambridge, CB2 1DQ |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 3 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 25 Sept 2026 |
Summary
Information on the role of Kitchen PorterPermanent, full-time position - 37.5 hours per weekSalary £25,780.42 per annum with a generous benefits package Downing College is seeking a 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. 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 hardworking team player, you will have:the ability to maintain the cleanliness and hygiene of the kitchen and associated areasexcellent communication skillsFor further details on the role, please refer to the full list of requirements detailed in attached advert and job description. Details of the roleThe hours worked include a mix of shifts over a seven-day rota basis - usually between the hours of 7.00 am and 10.00 pm (but this is subject to change, depending on the needs of business). The candidate would usually work 75 hours over two weeks. The annual salary for this role is £25,780.42 per annum, based on Step 26 of the College Salary Scale. In addition to the salary, we offer an attractive benefits package including:35 days’ holiday (including bank holidays and Christmas closure period)Discretionary Bonus schemeFree College Lunches on working daysPension scheme (with matched contribution up to 10%)Free access to an Employee Assistance programme 24/7Healthcare Cash scheme (e.g. for prescriptions, dental, optical, physiotherapy)Free Life Assurance coverOptional subsidised private medical schemeCycle purchase scheme giving substantial savings on cycle purchaseFree use of on-site Gym facilitiesFree on-site Car parkingSocial eventsAn additional Day Off for your Birthday!A full list of benefits is available from the College’s HR Office. (Please note that these benefits are non-contractual and may be amended or withdrawn at our discretion.) Application ProcessTo apply for this position, please click 'Apply Now' to complete an application form. You can upload a copy of your CV in support of your application. Closing date: Friday 25 September 2026 at midday. Please note that the closing date for this post may be brought forward if there is a high volume of applicants. 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. Applicants who declare a disability will be offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for the job. Applications are welcomed from a broad range of backgrounds. All applicants will be contacted once shortlisting has taken place. For further information or in event of queries, please contact the HR Office:Email: recruitment@dow.cam.ac.ukTel: 01223 334820Downing College, Cambridge, CB2 1DQ