Information on the role of Kitchen Porter
Permanent, full-time position - 37.5 hours per week
Salary £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:
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the ability to maintain the cleanliness and hygiene of the kitchen and associated areas
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excellent communication skills
For further details on the role, please refer to the full list of requirements detailed in attached advert and job description.
Details of the role
The 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:
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35 days’ holiday (including bank holidays and Christmas closure period)
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Discretionary Bonus scheme
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Free College Lunches on working days
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Pension scheme (with matched contribution up to 10%)
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Free access to an Employee Assistance programme 24/7
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Healthcare Cash scheme (e.g. for prescriptions, dental, optical, physiotherapy)
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Free Life Assurance cover
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Optional subsidised private medical scheme
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Cycle purchase scheme giving substantial savings on cycle purchase
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Free use of on-site Gym facilities
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Free on-site Car parking
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Social events
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An 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 Process
To 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.
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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:
Tel: 01223 334820
Downing College, Cambridge, CB2 1DQ
